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E472 JEF

1987 Yamaha FZ600

Orange Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,837 mi
Last recorded18,837 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZ60029,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 JEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 18,837 miles

Vehicle fitted with no lights, issued with a daytime only MOT

Pass 20 May 2016 18,798 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

motor cycle presented for daylight running

Fail 19 May 2016 18,797 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock when turned to the left (2.1.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

motor cycle presented for daylight running

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,735 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2012 18,725 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 18,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,115 miles

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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E472 JEF is a 1987 Yamaha FZ600 in Orange with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E472 JEF, 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 E472 JEF registered?

E472 JEF is a 1987 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E472 JEF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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