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F979 EWF

1989 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,581 mi
Last recorded46,581 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ60031,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 EWF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 46,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 44,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 40,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 36,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,191 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front fork pinch bolt missing

Front mudguard missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,815 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front fork pinch bolt missing

Front mudguard missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear wheel spindle locking device missing

Fail 4 Mar 2020 36,077 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly Lock on right sticky (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,064 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,064 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,002 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,883 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,493 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,933 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 32,918 miles

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 May 2008 32,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 29,300 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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F979 EWF is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F979 EWF, 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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F979 EWF is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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