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E236 NOW

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,795 mi
Last recorded5,795 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE236 NOW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 5,795 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 5,788 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing Bolts on fork brace missing (2.3.1)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 5,096 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 5,096 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 4,525 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 4,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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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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E236 NOW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 30,697 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 E236 NOW, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E236 NOW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is E236 NOW safe to buy?

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