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G978 YNF

1990 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,947 mi
Last recorded29,947 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR40028,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 YNF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 29,947 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 29,698 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,274 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,750 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 11,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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G978 YNF is a 1990 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 28,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G978 YNF, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G978 YNF registered?

G978 YNF is a 1990 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for G978 YNF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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