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F849 LEO

1997 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,205 mi
Last recorded17,205 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 LEO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,205 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,155 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,996 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 16,996 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 16,409 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 14,784 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 19 May 2007 14,711 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

r/h mirror missing

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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F849 LEO is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F849 LEO, 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 F849 LEO registered?

F849 LEO is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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