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G849 NVF

1998 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,695 mi
Last recorded29,695 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 NVF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,695 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 29,695 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,859 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,582 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,582 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,237 miles

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

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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G849 NVF is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 30,697 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 G849 NVF, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G849 NVF registered?

G849 NVF is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for G849 NVF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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