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FJ08 KBZ

2008 Yamaha YP400

Black Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,256 mi
Last recorded40,256 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP40018,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 KBZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 40,256 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 40,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,924 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,408 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Slight run out on rear disc

Pass 22 Mar 2021 31,860 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 30,074 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 30,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,220 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 24,220 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock notchy (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,342 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 22,897 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,190 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 8,832 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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FJ08 KBZ is a 2008 Yamaha YP400 in Black with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 18,926 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 KBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ08 KBZ is a 2008 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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