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N153 SWK

1995 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,060 mi
Last recorded36,060 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FZR60027,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 SWK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear linkage sleeve/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 35,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Carrier rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,249 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 35,249 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 33,498 miles

Lower Rear suspension component loose linkage nut missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 31,944 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,754 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 31,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,436 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 25,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 May 2010 25,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,110 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,556 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 22,556 miles

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

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

slight binding to front brakes

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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N153 SWK is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N153 SWK, 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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N153 SWK is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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