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H889 HKL

2004 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,889 mi
Last recorded38,889 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 HKL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,889 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,882 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 38,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 38,870 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 38,870 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,870 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2013 38,870 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2013 38,870 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,175 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,408 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 32,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 32,134 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,353 miles

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

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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H889 HKL is a 2004 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H889 HKL, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H889 HKL is a 2004 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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