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N740 FWE

1996 Yamaha FZR400

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,391 mi
Last recorded12,391 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR40030,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 FWE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,391 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 8,030 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,550 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 7,541 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 7,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,377 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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N740 FWE is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400 in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 30,167 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 N740 FWE, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N740 FWE registered?

N740 FWE is a 1996 Yamaha FZR400, first registered on 22 June 1996.

Is N740 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 FWE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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