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F956 RBY

1989 Yamaha Fz

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fz46,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF956 RBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 72,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 72,247 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 72,240 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,365 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 69,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre pressure low (PRS)

Fail 27 May 2022 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyre pressure low (PRS)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,907 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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F956 RBY is a 1989 Yamaha Fz in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 46,572 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 Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F956 RBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F956 RBY registered?

F956 RBY is a 1989 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F956 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F956 RBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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