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M473 WEO

1996 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,881 mi
Last recorded23,881 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 WEO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,845 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 20,748 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 20,694 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,214 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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M473 WEO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 24,842 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 FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M473 WEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M473 WEO registered?

M473 WEO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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