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G327 XWS

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,473 mi
Last recorded45,473 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG327 XWS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,473 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 45,462 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

FRAME BOLT MISSING O/SIDE FRONT

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,066 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 45,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 45,043 miles

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 37,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,908 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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G327 XWS is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 29,594 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 G327 XWS, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G327 XWS registered?

G327 XWS is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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