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E490 NUW

1987 Yamaha Fzr

White Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,253 mi
Last recorded14,253 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Fzr35,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE490 NUW
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 14,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 13,173 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,094 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 57,094 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,094 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 31 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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E490 NUW is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr in White with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E490 NUW, 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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E490 NUW is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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