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F970 DFV

1993 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,672 mi
Last recorded38,672 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 DFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,552 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 38,543 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,344 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 35,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,184 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2014 27,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,673 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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F970 DFV is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F970 DFV, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F970 DFV registered?

F970 DFV is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 3 June 1993.

Is F970 DFV safe to buy?

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