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D724 VAM

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,776 mi
Last recorded26,776 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD724 VAM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,776 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 26,749 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,393 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 17,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,879 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,795 miles

chain rusty!

front tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certian places!

n/s rear seat fairing panel holed!

no side stand cut out switch fitted!

o/s fairing damaged - bolt missing!

rear number plate smaller than standard size , can be seen @ 15 metre distance!

Fail 31 Oct 2006 13,795 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

chain rusty!

front tyre tread depth 2.0mm in certain places!

n/s rear seat fairing panel holed!

o/s fairing damaged-bolt missing!

rear number plate smaller than standard size,can be seen at 15 meter distance!

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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D724 VAM is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D724 VAM, 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 D724 VAM registered?

D724 VAM is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 3 November 1996.

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