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G401 YJS

1990 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,787 mi
Last recorded5,787 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR60032,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 YJS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 5,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 5,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

clutch cable frayed

drive chain joining link not correctly riveted but is secure

oil leak

rear brake disc has slight cracks

Fail 30 Sep 2019 5,474 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

clutch cable frayed

drive chain joining link not riveted correctly but is secure

rear brake disc has slight cracks

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 4 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,618 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 22,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,301 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 22,214 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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G401 YJS is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G401 YJS, 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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What year was G401 YJS registered?

G401 YJS is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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