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N479 THO

1996 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,536 mi
Last recorded32,536 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 THO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 32,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 32,258 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted r clip missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 12 May 2016 32,093 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 30,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 30,534 miles

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,452 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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N479 THO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N479 THO, 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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What year was N479 THO registered?

N479 THO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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