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E804 PCW

1988 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,182 mi
Last recorded26,182 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 26,182 miles

Front Tyre has Slight Cracks,

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,407 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,407 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 23,511 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 23,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

FRONT SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY WEAK

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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E804 PCW is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E804 PCW, 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 E804 PCW registered?

E804 PCW is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E804 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E804 PCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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