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F808 GCH

1988 Yamaha FZ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,554 mi
Last recorded32,554 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 GCH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 32,554 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 32,515 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 27,878 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 25,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 19,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 18,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 18,530 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 18,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 17,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,809 miles

exhaust blow from collector pipe borderline

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,734 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,729 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,693 miles

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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F808 GCH is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F808 GCH, 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 F808 GCH registered?

F808 GCH is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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