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G408 OKW

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,127 mi
Last recorded29,127 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 OKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,127 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 29,127 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,278 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 25,278 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,533 miles

1. Front brake slightly tight. 2. Front tyre at legal limits.

Fail 12 Jun 2006 21,490 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

nearside handlebar grip is loose

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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G408 OKW is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G408 OKW, 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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G408 OKW is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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