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G639 BBJ

1990 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR60032,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG639 BBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

spring link fitted on drive chain

Fail 16 Jul 2014 49,053 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

spring link fitted on drive chain

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,182 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 48,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,021 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,021 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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G639 BBJ is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G639 BBJ, 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 G639 BBJ registered?

G639 BBJ is a 1990 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 13 June 1990.

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