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E139 AYB

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,614 mi
Last recorded41,614 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE139 AYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,614 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,018 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

drive chain split link fitted

tyres crossply front & radial rear

Fail 18 Apr 2012 41,018 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

drive chain split link fitted

tyres crossply front & radial rear

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,041 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,649 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 24,592 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,266 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 24,266 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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E139 AYB is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 27,267 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 E139 AYB, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E139 AYB is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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