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D439 TDV

1987 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR100036,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD439 TDV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,710 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,705 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,030 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

chain has split link fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,825 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,431 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

indicators flash slightly fast

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,427 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

indicators flash slightly fast

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,785 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 68,784 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,611 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,611 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 64,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,870 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000?

Based on 13,432 MOT tests across 2,038 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
reflector on motorcycle missing 280
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 155
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D439 TDV is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,012 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 FZR1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D439 TDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D439 TDV is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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