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J774 XWF

1991 Yamaha Fzr 1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

26,565 mi
Last recorded26,565 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Fzr 100034,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ774 XWF
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr 1000
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 26,565 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front front mudguard cracked but not insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chainguard missing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,424 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 22,414 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 224,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

tank loose?

Pass 26 May 2012 22,019 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 19 May 2012 21,990 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Chain guard missing

Pass 27 May 2011 21,734 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 21 May 2011 21,729 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 27 May 2010 21,332 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,330 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,475 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2008

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 20,474 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,089 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr 1000?

Based on 761 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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J774 XWF is a 1991 Yamaha Fzr 1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Fzr 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 34,745 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzr 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J774 XWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Fzr 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J774 XWF registered?

J774 XWF is a 1991 Yamaha Fzr 1000, first registered on 19 October 1991.

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