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E240 NOW

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,258 mi
Last recorded20,258 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE240 NOW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 20,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 20,257 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 20,257 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 19,223 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 18,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 14,696 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 14,696 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 May 2013 14,658 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 14,658 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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E240 NOW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E240 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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What year was E240 NOW registered?

E240 NOW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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The MOT history for E240 NOW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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