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N287 PJO

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,999 mi
Last recorded41,999 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 PJO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 38,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 35,116 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 35,109 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose loose engine mount bolt. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery tray insecure.

Central Front Mudguard insecure

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Body panels insecure on rear.

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Several oil leaks on engine.

side stand switch missing.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,678 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 30,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 28,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,884 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 26,882 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,002 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 24,002 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 23,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,665 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Engine missfire

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,665 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Engine missfire

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,873 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

o/s outer front disc pad approx 2-mm

Fail 4 Apr 2012 21,871 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

o/s outer front disc pad approx 2-mm

Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,675 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,217 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 17,190 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

frame repaire noted

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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N287 PJO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N287 PJO, 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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N287 PJO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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