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F976 NBR

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,246 mi
Last recorded53,246 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 NBR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 53,246 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 52,043 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 51,881 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 May 2017 51,881 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,343 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 51,343 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 50,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 50,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,073 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,052 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 46,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 46,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2011 46,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,344 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 46,339 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 45,935 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,480 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 45,480 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,170 miles

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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F976 NBR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 30,697 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 F976 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F976 NBR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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