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F428 KGK

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,279 mi
Last recorded35,279 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 KGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,279 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 35,278 miles

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside rear brake light bulb dim on operation

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

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

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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F428 KGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,167 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 F428 KGK, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F428 KGK registered?

F428 KGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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