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E235 WCL

1997 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 WCL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017

Chain guard missing ()

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest broken and shortened, but still supporting foot.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 16 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest broken and shortened, but still supporting foot.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 12,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

signs of brake fluid on master cylinder cap, no leak found

Fail 29 Oct 2013 12,261 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

signs of brake fluid on master cylinder cap, no leak found

Pass 6 May 2011 7,415 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 6,885 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,895 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,444 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,444 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 38,444 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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E235 WCL is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E235 WCL, 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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E235 WCL is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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