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YTA 358L

1998 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

8,706 mi
Last recorded8,706 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR40030,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 358L
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 8,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 7,955 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 7,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,712 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 50,671 miles

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

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,578 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 49,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 49,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

exhaust noisy

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 May 2007 46,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 43,217 miles

1 of 2 rear position lights (left side)dose not illumnate

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

tacho and temperature guage back light not working

Fail 22 Apr 2006 43,207 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

1 of 2 rear position lights (left side) does not illuminate

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tacho and temperature guage back lights not working.

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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YTA 358L is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 30,697 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 YTA 358L, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YTA 358L is a 1998 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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