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G34 RYC

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,146 mi
Last recorded62,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG34 RYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 62,146 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,273 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,287 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly loose

front tyre worn low and uneven

high effort needed for rear brake lockout

light marking on n/s fork stansion

slight wear on front discs

Fail 24 Jun 2010 48,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust slightly loose

front tyre worn low and uneven

high effort needed for rear brake lockout

light marking on n/s fork stansion

slight wear on front discs

Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

some movement on fuel tank mounts

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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G34 RYC is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,167 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 G34 RYC, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G34 RYC is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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