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F471 LKM

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,119 mi
Last recorded38,119 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2017 38,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.6)

Horn not working not working when lights are on dip or main beam (1.7.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 37,373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,754 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,062 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,435 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,420 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,261 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,367 miles

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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F471 LKM is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F471 LKM, 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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F471 LKM is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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