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L809 GCG

1994 Yamaha FZR1000R

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,507 mi
Last recorded22,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR1000R27,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL809 GCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,149 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 16,149 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2010 13,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 13,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 13,340 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000R?

Based on 2,803 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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L809 GCG is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000R in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 27,730 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 FZR1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L809 GCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L809 GCG registered?

L809 GCG is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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