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F161 OLW

1988 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

59,989 mi
Last recorded59,989 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 OLW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2010 59,989 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 59,989 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,959 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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F161 OLW is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F161 OLW, 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 F161 OLW registered?

F161 OLW is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 13 December 1988.

Is F161 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F161 OLW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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