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E662 AAW

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,035 mi
Last recorded21,035 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE662 AAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,019 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 17,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,800 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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E662 AAW is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 29,594 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 E662 AAW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E662 AAW registered?

E662 AAW is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is E662 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E662 AAW 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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