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F889 STD

1988 Yamaha FZR400

Purple Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,083 mi
Last recorded35,083 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR40027,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 STD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,083 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 35,083 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 34,992 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 34,960 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,754 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

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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F889 STD is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400 in Purple with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 27,267 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 F889 STD, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F889 STD registered?

F889 STD is a 1988 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F889 STD safe to buy?

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