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E96 MPV

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

36,643 mi
Last recorded36,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 MPV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 36,643 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested Power failure during test (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely Sudden rise in brake effort during application (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower link bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering To RHS (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2017 36,630 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,463 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside foot rest bent

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,113 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Tape fitted to headlight to correct beam pattern

Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,062 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Tape fitted to headlight to correct beam pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,764 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,776 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,101 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 25,093 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,361 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 24,361 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,385 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 22,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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E96 MPV is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 30,697 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 E96 MPV, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E96 MPV is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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