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F243 GRM

1989 Yamaha FZR600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,642 mi
Last recorded66,642 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR60032,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 GRM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,642 miles

play in gear lever

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 65,197 miles

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,339 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,091 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 57,091 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 52,476 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 52,448 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,463 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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F243 GRM is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F243 GRM, 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 F243 GRM registered?

F243 GRM is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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