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G230 ESF

1990 Yamaha FZR400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,580 mi
Last recorded59,580 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR40028,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 ESF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,573 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 57,289 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 51,083 miles

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

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

slight crack on front tyre tread

Fail 15 Apr 2011 51,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

slight crack on front tyre tread

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,327 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 50,317 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,035 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,021 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,497 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 42,495 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever excessively chafed (3.2.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2006 42,314 miles

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

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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G230 ESF is a 1990 Yamaha FZR400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 28,472 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 G230 ESF, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G230 ESF registered?

G230 ESF is a 1990 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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