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G29 RFR

1994 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,825 mi
Last recorded23,825 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR40032,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 RFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 23,825 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,579 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 20,579 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,588 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,588 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,924 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 55,924 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,157 miles

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 54,127 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Side stand bracket loose.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2008 53,654 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 53,654 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,623 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Clutch cable is stiff

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear no plate maybe too small

Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 51,369 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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G29 RFR is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 32,319 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 G29 RFR, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G29 RFR is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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