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F260 EBV

1989 Yamaha FZR400

Multi-colour Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,444 mi
Last recorded35,444 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR40034,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 EBV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,444 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 33,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,271 miles

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

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

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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F260 EBV is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400 in Multi-colour with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 34,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F260 EBV, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F260 EBV registered?

F260 EBV is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F260 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F260 EBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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