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J181 HGC

1999 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,209 mi
Last recorded32,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZR40028,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 HGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 32,209 miles

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 31,029 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,068 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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J181 HGC is a 1999 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 28,530 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 J181 HGC, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J181 HGC registered?

J181 HGC is a 1999 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is J181 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J181 HGC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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