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E245 CGJ

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,248 mi
Last recorded43,248 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 CGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,248 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 43,248 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 62,744 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,179 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,154 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,912 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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E245 CGJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 27,267 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 E245 CGJ, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E245 CGJ registered?

E245 CGJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E245 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 CGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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