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G940 RCW

1994 Yamaha FZR400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,163 mi
Last recorded37,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR40032,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 RCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,163 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,194 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 35,194 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,452 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 32,452 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,301 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,492 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,492 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,934 miles

Excessive wear suspected in rear sprocket carrier bearing !

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,929 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 38,929 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,802 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,025 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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G940 RCW is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G940 RCW, 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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G940 RCW is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 21 July 1994.

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