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D479 AVT

1987 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Yamaha Fzr35,822 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD479 AVT
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014
Fail 30 May 2014

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,092 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2009 40,866 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 39,621 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,841 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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D479 AVT is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 35,822 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D479 AVT, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D479 AVT registered?

D479 AVT is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D479 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D479 AVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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