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F56 PFB

1988 Yamaha Fz

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,310 mi
Last recorded23,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Fz35,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 PFB
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 23,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 23,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 May 2012 22,652 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,334 miles

front brake pads geting low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,534 miles

front brake pads low and slight contamination

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

Fail 1 Apr 2010 20,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake pads low and slight contamination

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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F56 PFB is a 1988 Yamaha Fz in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 35,644 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 Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F56 PFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F56 PFB registered?

F56 PFB is a 1988 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F56 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F56 PFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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