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F130 KGO

1996 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,886 mi
Last recorded46,886 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF130 KGO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,883 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 46,243 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 8 May 2008 46,222 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,113 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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F130 KGO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,167 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 F130 KGO, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F130 KGO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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