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H828 XYC

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,253 mi
Last recorded33,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH828 XYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 33,253 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 33,233 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 30,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,847 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2009 28,847 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 26,733 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 May 2008 26,733 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2007 25,386 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 25,386 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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H828 XYC is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H828 XYC, 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 H828 XYC registered?

H828 XYC is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 29 July 1996.

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