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G270 SGN

1997 Yamaha Fzr

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,919 mi
Last recorded65,919 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 SGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,919 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 65,891 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,109 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 64,109 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,788 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 62,788 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,751 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,356 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,998 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,998 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 40,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,966 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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G270 SGN is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,428 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G270 SGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G270 SGN is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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