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N261 NKG

1995 Yamaha FZR600

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,534 mi
Last recorded35,534 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FZR60027,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 NKG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,534 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 35,488 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 34,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,776 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 34,776 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fairing insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,680 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

n/s fairing lower insecure

Pass 26 May 2012 34,618 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 34,163 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 34,163 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 33,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 33,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,381 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 32,381 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 27,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,988 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,810 miles

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

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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N261 NKG is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600 in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N261 NKG, 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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N261 NKG is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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