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H54 ARN

1991 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

36,700 mi
Last recorded36,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR40032,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 ARN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,700 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 36,700 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 36,700 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to excessive bind of front brake (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,700 miles

Front brake pipes not secured correctly

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 36,699 miles

Brake performance not tested front binding and rear wheel loose (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose sprocket carrier -wheel loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play *** cannot be checked- brake binding*** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure speedo cable (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel loose (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel excessively distorted *** cannot be checked- brake binding*** (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) splitpin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pipes not secured correctly

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

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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H54 ARN is a 1991 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H54 ARN, 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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H54 ARN is a 1991 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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