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H165 JBJ

1991 Yamaha FZ600

Yellow Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,509 mi
Last recorded40,509 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 JBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 40,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,446 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,446 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 40,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,310 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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H165 JBJ is a 1991 Yamaha FZ600 in Yellow with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H165 JBJ, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H165 JBJ registered?

H165 JBJ is a 1991 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H165 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H165 JBJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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