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C862 DVG

1994 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,842 mi
Last recorded3,842 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR40032,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC862 DVG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 3,842 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

the front brake disks have slight hairline cracks but do not go to the outer of the disk

Pass 2 Oct 2010
Fail 18 Sep 2010

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,515 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 49,515 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 49,498 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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C862 DVG is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 32,319 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 C862 DVG, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C862 DVG registered?

C862 DVG is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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