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J816 BRC

1991 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,022 mi
Last recorded40,022 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR40032,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ816 BRC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,995 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 39,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,945 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,627 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 37,587 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Gradient brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.D1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.D1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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J816 BRC is a 1991 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J816 BRC, 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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What year was J816 BRC registered?

J816 BRC is a 1991 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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