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Y488 NJN

2001 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,405 mi
Last recorded11,405 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha FZR60032,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 NJN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 11,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 11,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 11,193 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 10,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 10,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 9,748 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 9,740 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 8,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 8,201 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,759 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 4,023 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 4,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 3,423 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,893 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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Y488 NJN is a 2001 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 32,574 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 Y488 NJN, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y488 NJN registered?

Y488 NJN is a 2001 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y488 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 NJN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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