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D815 DNV

1987 Yamaha Fzr

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,335 mi
Last recorded64,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Fzr35,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD815 DNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 62,138 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 62,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Brake cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 19 May 2015 61,064 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 61,040 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 60,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

footrest rubbers worn

Fail 30 Jul 2005 60,721 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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D815 DNV is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D815 DNV, 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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D815 DNV is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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