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C687 EHU

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,775 mi
Last recorded46,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 EHU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 46,775 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 46,775 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 46,654 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,200 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 46,181 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 45,574 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 44,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,250 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 43,250 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 43,202 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 41,402 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 38,096 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 38,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,952 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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C687 EHU is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C687 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C687 EHU registered?

C687 EHU is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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