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J303 EWR

1999 Yamaha FZR400

Red Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,188 mi
Last recorded36,188 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZR40028,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 EWR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,342 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,307 miles

front fairing slightly misaligned

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,253 miles

rear indicators slightly loose

Fail 26 Jul 2013 35,253 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

rear indicators slightly loose

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 34,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,325 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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J303 EWR is a 1999 Yamaha FZR400 in Red with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 28,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J303 EWR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J303 EWR registered?

J303 EWR is a 1999 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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The MOT history for J303 EWR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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