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F923 THU

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,834 mi
Last recorded35,834 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF923 THU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,834 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 35,834 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyre has been plugged

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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F923 THU is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F923 THU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F923 THU?

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What year was F923 THU registered?

F923 THU is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is F923 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F923 THU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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