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F914 FFJ

1988 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,312 mi
Last recorded24,312 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZ60030,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 FFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,312 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,627 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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F914 FFJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600 in Black 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 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 F914 FFJ, 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 F914 FFJ registered?

F914 FFJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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