MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
air intake gaskets perishing
horn sounds slightly harsh
passing light not working
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
air intake gaskets perishing
horn sounds slightly harsh
passing light not working
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
accident damage to front fairing battery low slight flicker on tail light head lights poor condition
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR400?
Based on 5,045 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R970 NOU is a 2001 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2001 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 20,310 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 R970 NOU, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R970 NOU registered?
R970 NOU is a 2001 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 May 2001.
Is R970 NOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R970 NOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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