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E53 MDX

1987 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,046 mi
Last recorded29,046 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR40036,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 MDX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,016 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 29,016 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,948 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 28,948 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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E53 MDX is a 1987 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E53 MDX, 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 E53 MDX registered?

E53 MDX is a 1987 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E53 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E53 MDX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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