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J809 JOU

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,445 mi
Last recorded12,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 JOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 12,445 miles

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

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 10,600 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 9,870 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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J809 JOU is a 1998 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 1998 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 30,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J809 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J809 JOU registered?

J809 JOU is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is J809 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J809 JOU 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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