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F491 JYA

1989 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,877 mi
Last recorded55,877 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ60031,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 JYA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,472 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,472 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,786 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,856 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 47,846 miles

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

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ600?

Based on 2,177 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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F491 JYA is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 31,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F491 JYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F491 JYA registered?

F491 JYA is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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