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N687 SWO

1996 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,749 mi
Last recorded86,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 SWO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,749 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,099 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 85,099 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 84,823 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,888 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 82,888 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected anchor bolt missing from caliper/torque arm (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,973 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play monoshock dogbone to swinging arm mounting pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play monoshock dogbone to swinging arm mounting pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,456 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,449 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn bearing lower shock (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 71,429 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,470 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

f/tyre on w/bars o/s

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 50,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,382 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,793 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,232 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,011 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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N687 SWO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N687 SWO, 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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N687 SWO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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