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N872 FMB

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,164 mi
Last recorded26,164 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN872 FMB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 26,164 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 26,164 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,723 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,580 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyre slightly perished and small nail in front rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2018 25,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working rear brake switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyre starting to perish

nail in rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2017 25,579 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies not working when rear brake applied (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned reflector not on center line of bike (1.4.2d)

Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 25,579 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,579 miles

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

front tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 1 Jul 2015 25,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

front tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 29 Jul 2013 25,578 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front tyre has cracking inside of tread

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,385 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 25,385 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,883 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 24,873 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 22,481 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 22,481 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,238 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,939 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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N872 FMB is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N872 FMB, 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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N872 FMB is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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