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F97 SEU

1989 Yamaha FZR600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,145 mi
Last recorded14,145 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR60032,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 SEU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 14,145 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 14,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 20,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 20,519 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 19,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 15,575 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,980 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 13,483 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 May 2014 13,483 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2013 13,078 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 13,078 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 13,078 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,078 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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F97 SEU is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 32,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F97 SEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F97 SEU is a 1989 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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