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F711 KBB

1988 Yamaha FZ600

Green Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,592 mi
Last recorded35,592 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF711 KBB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,337 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 34,337 miles

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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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F711 KBB is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in Green with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F711 KBB, 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 F711 KBB registered?

F711 KBB is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 13 September 1988.

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