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F985 NBR

1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fzr 100027,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 NBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr 1000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front misting on front fork dust seals

Fail 1 Sep 2022 63,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front misting on front fork dust seals

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 63,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,366 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 62,366 miles

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 59,093 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 24,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 23,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 20,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,252 miles

slight bind on front brake

Fail 5 Apr 2006 57,419 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

play on rear shocker bushes and unilink bushes

slight oil leak from front fork seals

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,419 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

play on rear shocker bushes and unilink bushes

slight oil leak from front fork seals

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr 1000?

Based on 761 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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F985 NBR is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 27,826 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 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F985 NBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Fzr 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F985 NBR is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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