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D236 YTY

1987 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,959 mi
Last recorded36,959 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR40036,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 YTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 36,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2007 36,742 miles

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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D236 YTY is a 1987 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 36,502 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 D236 YTY, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D236 YTY registered?

D236 YTY is a 1987 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D236 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D236 YTY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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