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N445 MGT

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,154 mi
Last recorded43,154 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 MGT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 43,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 42,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 40,807 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 33,447 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,035 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,742 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 25,263 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 24,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 16,145 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,145 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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N445 MGT 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 N445 MGT, 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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N445 MGT is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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