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E312 WCL

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,957 mi
Last recorded18,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 WCL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2007 18,957 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 18,906 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

RIGHT HAND HANDLEBAR BENT †BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES NOT POSITIONED IN THERE HOLDERS †

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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E312 WCL is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E312 WCL, 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 E312 WCL registered?

E312 WCL is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is E312 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E312 WCL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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