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K789 BJB

1992 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,184 mi
Last recorded34,184 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZR40028,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK789 BJB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 34,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 5 May 2026 34,184 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2026 34,172 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Oil leak from feed pipe at front of engine

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 33,720 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,668 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 31,666 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,428 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 28,428 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,217 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,213 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

r/h and l/h handlebars bent

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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K789 BJB is a 1992 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 28,296 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 K789 BJB, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K789 BJB is a 1992 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 7 September 1992.

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