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N164 YAJ

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,566 mi
Last recorded36,566 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 YAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 35,903 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 35,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 34,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 33,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,479 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 29,569 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 29,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,039 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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N164 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 N164 YAJ, 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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N164 YAJ is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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