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F390 KGO

1997 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,048 mi
Last recorded35,048 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR60027,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 KGO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,048 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front screen broken leaving a sharp point

ns/os front disc brakes rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,032 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front screen broken leaving a sharp point

ns/os front disc brakes rusty

rear tyre under inflated

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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F390 KGO is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 27,107 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 F390 KGO, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F390 KGO registered?

F390 KGO is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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