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E587 MAS

1988 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,379 mi
Last recorded62,379 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 MAS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 62,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 60,215 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 60,215 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component has excessive wear or free play Linkage bearings (5.3.3 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,071 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 57,071 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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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E587 MAS is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E587 MAS, 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 E587 MAS registered?

E587 MAS is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E587 MAS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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