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F304 XFV

1989 Yamaha FZR600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,541 mi
Last recorded32,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR60032,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF304 XFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 32,541 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 32,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,311 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 27,299 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,495 miles

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 26,492 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,062 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 26,059 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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F304 XFV is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F304 XFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F304 XFV registered?

F304 XFV is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F304 XFV safe to buy?

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