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N990 LRN

1996 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,734 mi
Last recorded37,734 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 LRN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 37,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 34,119 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,028 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,837 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,607 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 31,623 miles

Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,623 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,683 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,683 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 24,420 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 24,420 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,673 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 19,673 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 16,111 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 16,111 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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N990 LRN is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N990 LRN, 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 N990 LRN registered?

N990 LRN is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 8 June 1996.

Is N990 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 LRN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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