Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP
Real ownership data from 221 UK FZR 400 RR SP motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common FZR 400 RR SP problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 27.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 9.1% |
| Tyres | major | 6.1% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 3% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 3% |
| Suspension | fail | 3% |
| Brakes | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
FZR 400 RR SP mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1996 | 80 | 6,224 mi | 898 | 84.62% |
| 1995 | 107 | 25,158 mi | — | 80% |
FZR 400 RR SP questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP?
Across 221 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (27.3% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (9.1% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP?
The median Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP in the UK has covered 7,825 miles, and typically rides about 638 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,786 and 12,384 miles.
Is the Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP reliable?
72.09% of Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.63 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 221 Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.