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F549 EWX

1989 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,576 mi
Last recorded40,576 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fzr32,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF549 EWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,576 miles

head bearing slightly loose

nail in rear tyre

clicking noise on front wheel/brake

Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,121 miles

Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 36,121 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 35,140 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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F549 EWX is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,309 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 F549 EWX, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F549 EWX registered?

F549 EWX is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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