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N638 MFR

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,937 mi
Last recorded41,937 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 MFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,937 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,937 miles

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,699 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,694 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,433 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 22,713 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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N638 MFR is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N638 MFR, 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 N638 MFR registered?

N638 MFR is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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