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L619 VNL

1993 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,177 mi
Last recorded38,177 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR40032,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL619 VNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 38,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 38,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 38,001 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 May 2017 36,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 33,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,721 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 26,721 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 25,720 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 24,963 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,963 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Very little reserve travel in front brake lever. Brake performance satisfactory at brake test and road test.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,930 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Very little reserve travel in front brake lever. Brake performance satisfactory at brake test and road test.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 24,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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L619 VNL 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 L619 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L619 VNL registered?

L619 VNL is a 1993 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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