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E185 NOU

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,036 mi
Last recorded45,036 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 NOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2014 45,036 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

fairing has been removed

front brake may require bleeding or fluid replacement as it is slightly spongy but but not having excessive travel.

fuel tank is rusty but not leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2014 45,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

fairing has been removed

front brake may require bleeding or fluid replacement as it is slightly spongy but but not having excessive travel.

fuel tank is rusty but not leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2014 45,029 miles

Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front brake is spongy at lever

fuel tank is rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,022 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2007 44,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 44,588 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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E185 NOU is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 29,594 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 E185 NOU, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E185 NOU is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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