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F977 RKX

1998 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,114 mi
Last recorded1,114 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 RKX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 1,114 miles

No chain guard fitted at time of test

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 1,114 miles

No chain guard fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014
Fail 9 Apr 2011 21,668 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 20,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,122 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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F977 RKX is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F977 RKX, 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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What year was F977 RKX registered?

F977 RKX is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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