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F970 NBR

1989 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,280 mi
Last recorded20,280 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR40034,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 NBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,280 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 20,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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F970 NBR is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F970 NBR, 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 F970 NBR registered?

F970 NBR is a 1989 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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