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H315 VVG

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,391 mi
Last recorded33,391 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH315 VVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 33,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,687 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,517 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 27,054 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,054 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,642 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 26,556 miles

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

oil running down n/s fork leg > on to/close to front brake disk and tyre **dangerous**

Fail 26 Apr 2007 26,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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H315 VVG is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H315 VVG, 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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What year was H315 VVG registered?

H315 VVG is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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