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J974 NFL

1991 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,606 mi
Last recorded21,606 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Fzr29,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 21,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 21,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 21,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,657 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 18,657 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,420 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,420 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,443 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,856 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,856 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,133 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,860 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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J974 NFL is a 1991 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J974 NFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J974 NFL is a 1991 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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