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F961 OFJ

1989 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,187 mi
Last recorded31,187 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ60031,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 OFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 31,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 31,153 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 30,837 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 30,837 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,318 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 27,527 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 27,157 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 27,157 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,130 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 27,130 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2014 26,112 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,554 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 23,314 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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F961 OFJ is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 F961 OFJ, 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 F961 OFJ registered?

F961 OFJ is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F961 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F961 OFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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