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F216 SML

1989 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,475 mi
Last recorded44,475 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR60032,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF216 SML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,310 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 44,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 43,065 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 43,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,917 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 40,912 miles

Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2010 40,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,600 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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F216 SML is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 32,624 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 FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F216 SML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F216 SML registered?

F216 SML is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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