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C270 OTW

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,728 mi
Last recorded37,728 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 OTW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 37,728 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,728 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,380 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR400?

Based on 5,045 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
530
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 209
reflector on motorcycle missing 143
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 106
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 85
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 61
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C270 OTW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 30,697 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 FZR400 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C270 OTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR400 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C270 OTW registered?

C270 OTW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is C270 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C270 OTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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