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L609 VNL

1993 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,107 mi
Last recorded46,107 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 VNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 46,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 40,835 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,377 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 40,376 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

one bulb in tail lamp not working

rear suspension squeek

nail in rear tyre

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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L609 VNL is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L609 VNL, 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.

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What year was L609 VNL registered?

L609 VNL is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 21 August 1993.

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