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P472 FKJ

1996 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,473 mi
Last recorded25,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Fzr27,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 FKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,473 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose rear linkarm play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 25,473 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable fitted wrong way around (5.2.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil left hand fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose rear linkarm play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,447 miles

Exhaust noisy rear tailbox loose (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 24,447 miles

Central Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy rear tailbox loose (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 24,447 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front lamp lens missing but showing correct colour

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play shock linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2015 24,389 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 22,451 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 15,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard has one broken fixing

slight bind rear brake

Pass 16 May 2011 13,581 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 13,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 7,986 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 7,986 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Lower Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,482 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 6,476 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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P472 FKJ is a 1996 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 27,179 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P472 FKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P472 FKJ is a 1996 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 21 September 1996.

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