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G557 ERE

1990 Yamaha Fzr 1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,768 mi
Last recorded46,768 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fzr 100031,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 ERE
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr 1000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced and offside (4.1.4 (a))

No fairing lowers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,753 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 46,752 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 46,123 miles

Rear tyre worn uneven

centre exhaust corroded

suspension stiff / front

Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,122 miles

Drive chain worn to excess & rusty (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre worn uneven

centre exhaust corroded

suspension stiff / front

Pass 5 May 2016 43,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. caliper slite sticking (3.2.B5)

Pass 5 May 2015 40,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 36,341 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 36,338 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 34,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 May 2013 34,297 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,143 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,158 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 26,000 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 24,101 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 1,990 miles

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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G557 ERE is a 1990 Yamaha Fzr 1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Fzr 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 31,794 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 G557 ERE, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Fzr 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G557 ERE registered?

G557 ERE is a 1990 Yamaha Fzr 1000, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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