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G479 DCM

1989 Yamaha FZ600

Multi-colour Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,445 mi
Last recorded41,445 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZ60031,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 DCM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 41,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,798 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 40,779 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre significantly under inflated

Fuel cap seal perished but still maintains a good seal

L/h position lamp bulb inoperative

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,561 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Slight play in lower shock bearing. (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 40,059 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 40,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,655 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,463 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,983 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,970 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 38,212 miles

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,710 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 36,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,690 miles

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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G479 DCM is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600 in Multi-colour with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G479 DCM, 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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G479 DCM is a 1989 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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