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H226 YGT

1990 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,477 mi
Last recorded37,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR40028,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH226 YGT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 37,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 31,909 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 31,909 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification silencer fowls on bobbins right side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 31,666 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 31,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 31,073 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 29,894 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,855 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT

Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,318 miles

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

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

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

advise tight links in rear drive chain

advise tighton n/s/f foot peg

front brake outter covers poor condition

n/s grip in poor condision

n/s tail light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

one rear tail light bulb n/w

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

left handel bar grip poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,798 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

left handel bar grip poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,531 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 24,518 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,957 miles

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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H226 YGT is a 1990 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H226 YGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H226 YGT registered?

H226 YGT is a 1990 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H226 YGT safe to buy?

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