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F917 EFK

1989 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,737 mi
Last recorded32,737 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ60031,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 EFK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,687 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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F917 EFK is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 31,627 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 F917 EFK, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F917 EFK registered?

F917 EFK is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F917 EFK safe to buy?

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