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E849 SJW

1988 Yamaha FZ600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

20,895 mi
Last recorded20,895 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE849 SJW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,883 miles

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

Front Upper Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,012 miles

rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 4 Nov 2009 19,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 30 Jul 2009 18,983 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

drive chain too tight

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,060 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 18,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

notchy front brake lever

Both tyres underinflated

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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E849 SJW is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E849 SJW, 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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E849 SJW is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 13 July 1988.

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