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F923 TME

1989 Yamaha Tzr

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Tzr20,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF923 TME
MakeYamaha
ModelTzr
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 18,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 18,522 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 18,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 18,087 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 18,087 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,890 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 17,890 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 17,730 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 17,730 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,680 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 17,690 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 17,469 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jul 2016 17,469 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,152 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 17,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,016 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 17,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,900 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 16,800 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,800 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 18 May 2007 16,716 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Tzr?

Based on 1,396 MOT tests across 297 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
434
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 35
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 34
Direction indicator not working 30
Footrest missing 23
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
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F923 TME is a 1989 Yamaha Tzr in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Tzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 20,675 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 Tzr fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F923 TME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Tzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Tzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F923 TME registered?

F923 TME is a 1989 Yamaha Tzr, first registered on 4 March 1989.

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