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F650 NBR

1989 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,660 mi
Last recorded25,660 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR40034,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 NBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,660 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 25,660 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 23,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 23,176 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 22,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 20,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 8 May 2017 20,724 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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F650 NBR is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F650 NBR, 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 F650 NBR registered?

F650 NBR is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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