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E946 CGJ

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,114 mi
Last recorded29,114 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE946 CGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,114 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,015 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,402 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 26,244 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever bent

Pass 15 Sep 2007 26,244 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

clutch lever bent

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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E946 CGJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E946 CGJ, 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 E946 CGJ registered?

E946 CGJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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