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D707 GRU

1987 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,108 mi
Last recorded45,108 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Fzr35,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD707 GRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 44,895 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 44,013 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 44,013 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,980 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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D707 GRU is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D707 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D707 GRU registered?

D707 GRU is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D707 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D707 GRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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