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G512 SGK

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,128 mi
Last recorded24,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 SGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 23,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,906 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 22,906 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey at headers (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 19 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 2 miles

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

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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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G512 SGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G512 SGK, 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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What year was G512 SGK registered?

G512 SGK is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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