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D268 UBM

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,600 mi
Last recorded38,600 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD268 UBM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,600 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 38,600 miles

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,952 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,411 miles

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

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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D268 UBM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D268 UBM, 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 D268 UBM registered?

D268 UBM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is D268 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D268 UBM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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