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F872 JYA

1989 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,469 mi
Last recorded44,469 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR40034,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 JYA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,717 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 41,717 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,232 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 36,220 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 36,021 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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F872 JYA is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F872 JYA, 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 F872 JYA registered?

F872 JYA is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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