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G31 SMW

1990 Yamaha FZR600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,004 mi
Last recorded49,004 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR60032,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 SMW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,004 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,991 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,128 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,643 miles

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

clutch operation stiff

throttle operation stiff

Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

clutch operation stiff

throttle operation stiff

Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,614 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

very poor running ???

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,614 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

very poor running ???

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,311 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 41,311 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 40,001 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 40,001 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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G31 SMW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G31 SMW, 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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G31 SMW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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