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J947 PKK

2003 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,894 mi
Last recorded41,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZR40024,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 PKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,894 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 41,894 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,158 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,832 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,711 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 30,693 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,796 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 16,796 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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J947 PKK is a 2003 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 24,418 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 J947 PKK, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J947 PKK is a 2003 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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