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E865 BHH

1988 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,368 mi
Last recorded38,368 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE865 BHH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 38,368 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 38,365 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 38,075 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 38,075 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,195 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 33,195 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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E865 BHH is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E865 BHH, 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 E865 BHH registered?

E865 BHH is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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