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E785 WEP

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,186 mi
Last recorded43,186 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE785 WEP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,186 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 43,186 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 41,071 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,048 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,751 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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E785 WEP is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue 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 E785 WEP, 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 E785 WEP registered?

E785 WEP is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is E785 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E785 WEP 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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