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G958 JAK

1989 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,909 mi
Last recorded40,909 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fzr32,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 JAK
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,448 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 40,439 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,231 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 40,231 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,887 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 39,877 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating not smooth in application (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2005 39,331 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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G958 JAK is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,309 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G958 JAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G958 JAK registered?

G958 JAK is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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