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G296 MAW

1990 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,162 mi
Last recorded4,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR60032,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 MAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 4,162 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour blue lights on indicators (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 4,162 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour blue lights on indicators (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021
Fail 12 Mar 2021

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 28,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,905 miles

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

exhaust noisy but excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,728 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 27,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,491 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 26,987 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 26,706 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,029 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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G296 MAW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 32,247 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 FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G296 MAW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G296 MAW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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