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F48 KGN

1996 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,559 mi
Last recorded47,559 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR100028,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 KGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 47,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 47,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 47,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 47,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 43,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,652 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 39,917 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 39,917 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 37,621 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 37,621 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 36,273 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,568 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,486 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

front brake discs are slightly contaminated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,486 miles

front brake discs are slightly contaminated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,667 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

headset bearings are slightly rough/worn.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,370 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 28,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,167 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000?

Based on 13,432 MOT tests across 2,038 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
reflector on motorcycle missing 280
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 155
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F48 KGN is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,370 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 FZR1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F48 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F48 KGN is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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