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D629 SET

1987 Yamaha Fzr

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,979 mi
Last recorded40,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Fzr35,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD629 SET
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,979 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 40,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brake pads separating from plate

Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,934 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 40,930 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear pads starting to deteriorate

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,436 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 40,425 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,783 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 37,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,357 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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D629 SET is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D629 SET, 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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D629 SET is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 23 June 1987.

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