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E890 NOT

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Maroon Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,267 mi
Last recorded27,267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE890 NOT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 27,267 miles

Front tryer perished front and rear

Fail 28 Aug 2024 27,267 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tryer perished front and rear

Pass 4 Jun 2022 26,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,253 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 25,238 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 31,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 42,153 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

both front forks slightly pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014
Fail 5 Nov 2014 39,707 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 39,594 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 39,593 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 39,390 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 39,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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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E890 NOT is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Maroon with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E890 NOT, 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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E890 NOT is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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