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D971 PKH

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,608 mi
Last recorded46,608 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD971 PKH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre perished

Rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,601 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,530 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 46,371 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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D971 PKH is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D971 PKH, 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 D971 PKH registered?

D971 PKH is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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