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D945 CFR

1987 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR40036,502 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD945 CFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,898 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

daytime test only /no lights fitted at the time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2021 77,898 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

daytime test only /no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,314 miles

Day light use only (no lights fitted at time of test)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,836 miles

Central Front Lower no lights fitted at time of test .daytime use only

Fail 2 Jun 2017 75,836 miles

Central Rear Lower Drive chain worn to excess chain and sprockets worn and not suitable for this vehicle (6.2.1e)

Central Front Lower no lights fitted at time of test .daytime use only

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,290 miles

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

Mask fitted

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 71,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 71,740 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,260 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2010 67,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Neutral light not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 67,311 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Neutral light not working

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,300 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,327 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,327 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

yellow side lights

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,175 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 65,175 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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D945 CFR is a 1987 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D945 CFR, 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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D945 CFR is a 1987 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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