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G31 XRG

1993 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,874 mi
Last recorded35,874 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 XRG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,874 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 35,873 miles

Direction indicator not working both o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,855 miles

Front Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working both dont work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,837 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 35,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,826 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 35,814 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 35,640 miles

Oil leak

R/H caliper washers both on top

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 35,639 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Oil leak

R/H caliper washers both on top

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,295 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,277 miles

slight play on front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Nov 2005 33,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

slight play on front wheel bearings

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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G31 XRG is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,332 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 G31 XRG, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G31 XRG is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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