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F499 KGJ

1993 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

32,675 mi
Last recorded32,675 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 KGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2009 32,675 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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F499 KGJ is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F499 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 F499 KGJ registered?

F499 KGJ is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is F499 KGJ safe to buy?

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