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J597 NJR

1992 Yamaha Fzr

Yellow Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,079 mi
Last recorded114,079 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Fzr30,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 NJR
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,079 miles

Front brake dragging slightly

Front long brake lever travel

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,162 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 43,162 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,996 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,964 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 45,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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J597 NJR is a 1992 Yamaha Fzr in Yellow with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 30,253 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J597 NJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J597 NJR registered?

J597 NJR is a 1992 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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