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C511 EHU

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,324 mi
Last recorded49,324 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC511 EHU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,809 miles

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

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

screen is slightly cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2008 46,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,966 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 45,966 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 41,298 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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C511 EHU is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,167 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C511 EHU, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C511 EHU registered?

C511 EHU is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is C511 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C511 EHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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