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F491 KGJ

1993 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,638 mi
Last recorded64,638 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 KGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 64,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,483 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,451 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

fairings loose (lower)

Fail 10 Jul 2019 64,441 miles

Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

fairings loose (lower)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,042 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON FRONT BRAKE

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

SLIGHT BIND ON FRONT BRAKE

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,866 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,498 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 63,498 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,724 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,099 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,357 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 58,209 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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F491 KGJ is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,332 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 F491 KGJ, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F491 KGJ registered?

F491 KGJ is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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