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F251 YFS

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,219 mi
Last recorded26,219 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 YFS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 26,219 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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F251 YFS is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F251 YFS, 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 F251 YFS registered?

F251 YFS is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for F251 YFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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