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F640 AUA

1988 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,260 mi
Last recorded122,260 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 AUA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,260 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 12,221 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 12,095 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

cush drives worn in rear wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,282 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 7,208 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 4 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2007 99,989 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,979 miles

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

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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F640 AUA is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 30,232 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 FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F640 AUA, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F640 AUA registered?

F640 AUA is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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