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E285 FTY

1988 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,423 mi
Last recorded13,423 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 FTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 13,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 13,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,856 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 12,822 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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E285 FTY is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E285 FTY, 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 E285 FTY registered?

E285 FTY is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E285 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E285 FTY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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