MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,418 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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))
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))
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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