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E595 PCW

1987 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,849 mi
Last recorded57,849 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR40036,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE595 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 57,849 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear tyres have 2mm tread

Fail 22 May 2010 57,849 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front and rear tyres have 2mm tread

Pass 21 May 2009 57,383 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,199 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,998 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 53,995 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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E595 PCW is a 1987 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 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 E595 PCW, 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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E595 PCW is a 1987 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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