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N833 OYO

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165 mi
Last recorded165 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 OYO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 165 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022
Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,210 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 30,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,956 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,450 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2009 23,446 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,730 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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N833 OYO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Black 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 N833 OYO, 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 N833 OYO registered?

N833 OYO is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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