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G521 CSG

1990 Yamaha Fz

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fz30,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG521 CSG
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,942 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 53,936 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,547 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,545 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,059 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 50,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,537 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,537 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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G521 CSG is a 1990 Yamaha Fz in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,596 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 G521 CSG, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G521 CSG registered?

G521 CSG is a 1990 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is G521 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G521 CSG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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