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L917 HKX

1994 Yamaha FZR400

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,225 mi
Last recorded36,225 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR40032,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL917 HKX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 36,225 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 36,225 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,685 miles

Anodised fittings fitted on Front & Back brake hoses

Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,685 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Anodised fittings fitted on Front & Back brake hoses

Engine oil level low

Pass 11 May 2015 33,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 33,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

rear suspension knocking when pushed down

Pass 3 May 2014 31,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,534 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Throttle slow to return

Fail 16 Nov 2012 31,534 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Throttle slow to return

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,496 miles

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 27,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,949 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,596 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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L917 HKX is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400 in Yellow 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 L917 HKX, 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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L917 HKX is a 1994 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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