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F542 LKN

1989 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,826 mi
Last recorded31,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR40034,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 LKN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 31,826 miles

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

bellypan joining bolt missing

clutch lever bent but still works

front brake lever bent but still works

nearside and offside top fairing bolt missing

Fail 16 Jul 2011 31,826 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

bellypan joining bolt missing

clutch lever bent but still works

front brake lever bent but still works

nearside and offside top fairing bolt missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,620 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 28,620 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,141 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,179 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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F542 LKN is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F542 LKN, 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 F542 LKN registered?

F542 LKN is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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