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G48 HNY

1990 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

44,282 mi
Last recorded44,282 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR60032,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 HNY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 44,282 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 44,265 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 44,185 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight seal leak on r/h fork leg (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,082 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering tank cover loose (2.1.2e)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 44,082 miles

Headlamp switch faulty light switch has a delay or does not make lamp work immediately (1.2.4)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering tank cover loose (2.1.2e)

Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned rear valve leaking (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,293 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,610 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 42,610 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 41,773 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,832 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 58,826 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,743 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,722 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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G48 HNY is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G48 HNY, 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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G48 HNY is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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