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F780 PNA

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Silver Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,211 mi
Last recorded31,211 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 PNA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,211 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,211 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator obscured by number plate (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 31,209 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator obscured by number plate (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Stop lamp obscured (1.3.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 29,569 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,699 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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F780 PNA is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Silver with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 29,594 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 F780 PNA, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F780 PNA registered?

F780 PNA is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is F780 PNA safe to buy?

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