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N175 EKW

1996 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,015 mi
Last recorded38,015 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR100028,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 EKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 38,015 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,994 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,061 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 36,044 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 32,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,111 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,279 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 30,022 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 29,820 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,264 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,763 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 24,434 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000?

Based on 13,432 MOT tests across 2,038 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
reflector on motorcycle missing 280
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 155
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N175 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N175 EKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N175 EKW registered?

N175 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N175 EKW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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