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G477 YAE

1999 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,031 mi
Last recorded40,031 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZR40028,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 YAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 40,031 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

aluminium brake unions fitted

tail light operation

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,721 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2013 34,790 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 May 2012 33,945 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,910 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 29,149 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,299 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 28,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,453 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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G477 YAE is a 1999 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 28,530 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 G477 YAE, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G477 YAE is a 1999 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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