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N53 MHT

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,625 mi
Last recorded32,625 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 MHT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 32,625 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket breaking up at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 32,625 miles

Central Front Horn not working Wire off horn unit (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket breaking up at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 31,421 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S MIRROR MISSING.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 31,407 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S MIRROR MISSING.

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 29,898 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 29,873 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

offside engine mount snapped but its neighbouring bolt is securly in place and considerd adequate

Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,544 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,999 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

offside engine bolt snapped off but its neighbouring bolt is securly in place and considerd adequate

rear suspention sqweeking

Fail 23 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

offside engine bolt snapped off but its neighbouring bolt is securly in place and considerd adequate

rear suspention sqweeking

stop lamps dim

Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,339 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,810 miles

rear tyre wearing square

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,721 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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N53 MHT is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N53 MHT, 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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N53 MHT is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 5 April 1996.

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