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N817 LGS

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,994 mi
Last recorded62,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 LGS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,994 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 61,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,463 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 60,463 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,218 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,903 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing engine clamp bolts missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 51,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 49,208 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,839 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,838 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,600 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 36,600 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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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N817 LGS is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N817 LGS, 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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N817 LGS is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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