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N698 ABL

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,267 mi
Last recorded25,267 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 ABL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 25,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 20,130 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 20,130 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,973 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 19,667 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 18,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,594 miles

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

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

rear hugger loose

silencer loose

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,801 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 16,783 miles

Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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N698 ABL is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N698 ABL, 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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N698 ABL is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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