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N420 JNW

1996 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

33,570 mi
Last recorded33,570 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR100028,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 JNW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,570 miles

marks on rear brake disc,could be the start of cracks showing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,507 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 33,507 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,273 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 33,273 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 31,927 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 31 May 2013 31,925 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,599 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 31,598 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,441 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,758 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 26,758 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,552 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,462 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 19,462 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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N420 JNW is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N420 JNW, 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 N420 JNW registered?

N420 JNW is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N420 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 JNW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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