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K189 HRS

1993 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,507 mi
Last recorded34,507 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 HRS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 34,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 34,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,277 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 33,277 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 32,630 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,267 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 31,262 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 25,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,759 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,388 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 25,348 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,095 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 25,095 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,904 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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K189 HRS is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 32,332 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 K189 HRS, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K189 HRS registered?

K189 HRS is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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