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F71 KGF

1993 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF71 KGF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 62,899 miles

rear shock corroding

Fail 10 May 2013 62,899 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

one out of two headlamps not working as both elements on at same time

one out of two rear postion lights not working

rear shock corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,406 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2009 60,828 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 55,544 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 45,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 45,231 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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F71 KGF is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F71 KGF, 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 F71 KGF registered?

F71 KGF is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 22 July 1993.

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