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D471 OYC

1987 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,188 mi
Last recorded50,188 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZ60029,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD471 OYC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,188 miles

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

R/H Fork dust seal corroded.

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,179 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,551 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,530 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,871 miles

Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

r/h fork dust seal corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2008 47,871 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

r/h fork dust seal corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,996 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ600?

Based on 2,177 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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D471 OYC is a 1987 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 29,833 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 FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D471 OYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D471 OYC registered?

D471 OYC is a 1987 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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