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E68 CVR

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,833 mi
Last recorded37,833 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 CVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,833 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,828 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,787 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,417 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 35,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,388 miles

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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E68 CVR is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E68 CVR, 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 E68 CVR registered?

E68 CVR is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E68 CVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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