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D152 UNT

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,376 mi
Last recorded40,376 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD152 UNT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 40,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 39,460 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,014 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 37,979 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,302 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,787 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 25,703 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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D152 UNT is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D152 UNT, 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 D152 UNT registered?

D152 UNT is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is D152 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D152 UNT shows 12 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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