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L792 NKX

1998 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,473 mi
Last recorded52,473 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzr23,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL792 NKX
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 52,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 37,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,313 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 37,313 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,734 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

visible cracking on front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2019 36,443 miles

visible cracking on front tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2019 36,443 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

visible cracking on front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 35,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 35,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,159 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 35,128 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

rear swining arm has slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2006 35,019 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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L792 NKX is a 1998 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 23,842 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 L792 NKX, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L792 NKX registered?

L792 NKX is a 1998 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is L792 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L792 NKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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