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E208 ETL

1988 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,477 mi
Last recorded25,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE208 ETL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,477 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

flat front tyre

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2005 25,335 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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E208 ETL is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 30,232 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 E208 ETL, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E208 ETL registered?

E208 ETL is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 2 June 1988.

Is E208 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E208 ETL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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