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F799 KNN

1989 Yamaha FZR1000R

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,973 mi
Last recorded2,973 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R30,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 KNN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 2,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Jun 2025 2,114 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 2,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 2,092 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not lighting plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible reservoir missing (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 2,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 20,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 19,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 1,782 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 1,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 1,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 893 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 9 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000R?

Based on 2,803 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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F799 KNN is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 30,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F799 KNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F799 KNN is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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