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E449 FCN

1988 Yamaha Fzr

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,636 mi
Last recorded42,636 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Fzr33,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE449 FCN
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,636 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,997 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 41,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2005 41,203 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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E449 FCN is a 1988 Yamaha Fzr in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 33,708 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E449 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E449 FCN registered?

E449 FCN is a 1988 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E449 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E449 FCN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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