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E740 TKP

1987 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,461 mi
Last recorded29,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZ60029,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 TKP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,461 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 27,714 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 27,089 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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E740 TKP is a 1987 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 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 E740 TKP, 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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E740 TKP is a 1987 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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