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N113 SFL

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,420 mi
Last recorded33,420 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 SFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 33,420 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 33,023 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 33,007 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 32,321 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 32,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 32,034 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,820 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 23,973 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,710 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear. (3.3.A1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,299 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 22,291 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 21,414 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 21,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 20,984 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,946 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 20,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 20,658 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,809 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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N113 SFL is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N113 SFL, 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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N113 SFL is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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