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F307 GKU

1989 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,712 mi
Last recorded26,712 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR60032,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 GKU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 26,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 22,440 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 22,428 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 22,263 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 20,335 miles

Engine Kill Switch has intermittent fault!

Front Front Tyre has some cracking on circumference in places due to age

Pass 26 May 2016 19,290 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,371 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,371 miles

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

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 15,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,210 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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F307 GKU is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F307 GKU, 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 F307 GKU registered?

F307 GKU is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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