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J669 NLM

1996 Yamaha Fzr

White Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,057 mi
Last recorded35,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Fzr27,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ669 NLM
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,057 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 34,932 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,913 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 34,875 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2016 34,856 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front suspension soft

Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,549 miles

throttle twist grip sticking slightley

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 31,199 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 31,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,980 miles

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

front tyre starting to crack

Fail 10 Sep 2010 30,980 miles

Centre Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Outer Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Outer Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

bleed nipple broken in rear caliper.

front tyre starting to crack

large bolt sticking out of seat (riders)

no chain fitted at time of test.unable to test.

rear brake pedal bent.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,767 miles

ignition switch insecure

near side front disc and rear disc slightly warped but not excessive

rear brake pedal bent but not excessive

speedo drive in the wrong position

Fail 30 Jan 2007 25,767 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

ignition switch insecure

near side and rear discs slightly warped but not excessive

no oil in engine

rear brake pedal bent

speedo drive in wrong position

chain fish link fitted incorrectly

Pass 21 Jan 2006 22,672 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 22,618 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear 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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J669 NLM is a 1996 Yamaha Fzr in White with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 27,179 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 J669 NLM, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J669 NLM is a 1996 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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