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F347 DWU

1989 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,740 mi
Last recorded33,740 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR60032,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF347 DWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,202 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 33,200 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 14 May 2014 31,412 miles

Brake lever slightly spongey

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 31,412 miles

Brake lever slightly spongey

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,488 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,466 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 274,786 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 27,486 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 24,437 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,716 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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F347 DWU is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F347 DWU, 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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F347 DWU is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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