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P250 VTY

1996 Yamaha FZR600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,040 mi
Last recorded36,040 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR60024,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 VTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 36,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 30,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 30,222 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 30,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,184 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,921 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 28,917 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,585 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,990 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,930 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

rear no plaie incorrect format

Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,634 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 24,634 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P250 VTY is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P250 VTY, 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 P250 VTY registered?

P250 VTY is a 1996 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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