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F990 BKC

1989 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ60031,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF990 BKC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 45,615 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

chain guard missing

original bodywork missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,563 miles

Chain guard missing

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

original bodywork missing

Fail 31 May 2012 45,550 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Chain guard missing

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

original bodywork missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,394 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 45,394 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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F990 BKC is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F990 BKC, 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 F990 BKC registered?

F990 BKC is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 22 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F990 BKC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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