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G766 ABW

1996 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,745 mi
Last recorded48,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG766 ABW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 48,745 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,745 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,685 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 35,615 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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G766 ABW is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G766 ABW, 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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G766 ABW is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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