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E155 CGK

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,550 mi
Last recorded49,550 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 CGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,550 miles

Exhaust valve operating cables disconnected

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Seat sidepanels loose but not insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 49,550 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust valve operating cables disconnected

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside footrest slack but not insecure, gearchange lever seized on pivot and turning with footrest

Offside handlebar slightly slack but not insecure

Offside upper fairing bracket broken

Oil leak

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

Seat sidepanels loose but not insecure

Wiring hanging loose

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,550 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 46,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,283 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

fuel cap shuts and seals but lock broken

rear fairing broken

Fail 3 May 2007 39,014 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,891 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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E155 CGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E155 CGK, 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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E155 CGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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