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M978 LNL

1995 Yamaha FZR600

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,564 mi
Last recorded24,564 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FZR60027,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 LNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 24,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,558 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 23,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,303 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 22,302 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded rear caliper (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 20,144 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 20,076 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear suspension begining to seize

Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,708 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 17,461 miles

front tyre worn in places

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,868 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 15,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,857 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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M978 LNL is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600 in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 27,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M978 LNL, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M978 LNL is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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