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G799 VFD

1991 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,766 mi
Last recorded26,766 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR40032,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 VFD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 26,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,666 miles

Drive Chain Tight

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 26,666 miles

Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Drive Chain Tight

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,418 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 26,412 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play front (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2014 25,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 25,340 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 25,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 25,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2007 24,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 23,395 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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G799 VFD is a 1991 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 32,625 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 G799 VFD, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G799 VFD registered?

G799 VFD is a 1991 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 5 February 1991.

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