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G459 JJC

1997 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,494 mi
Last recorded43,494 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR40029,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 JJC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,494 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,795 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,917 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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G459 JJC is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G459 JJC, 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 G459 JJC registered?

G459 JJC is a 1997 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is G459 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G459 JJC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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