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F690 RBH

1989 Yamaha FZR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR40034,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 RBH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 53,637 miles

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2016 53,612 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,895 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,887 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,353 miles

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,374 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

brakes notchy

indicators could be brighter and better placed

lower shocker bush worn

some play in top headstock bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,673 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 29,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,403 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

fairing loose

Pass 26 May 2009 11,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 11,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,800 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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F690 RBH is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F690 RBH, 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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F690 RBH is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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