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D781 YAU

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,099 mi
Last recorded44,099 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD781 YAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,099 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,189 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,155 miles

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,213 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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D781 YAU is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D781 YAU, 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 D781 YAU registered?

D781 YAU is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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