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E298 BGK

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,418 mi
Last recorded29,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 BGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,418 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 29,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,022 miles

Both the rear indicators are slightly faded.

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,012 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 28,012 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 23,493 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,173 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,173 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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E298 BGK is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E298 BGK, 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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E298 BGK is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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