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H837 NAR

1991 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,684 mi
Last recorded39,684 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 NAR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 39,684 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2019 39,534 miles

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

rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 29 May 2019 39,534 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,167 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,635 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,957 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,956 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,949 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s + o/s/f inner + outer disc surface corroded .

rear brake disc inner + outer surface corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,949 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking .

n/s + o/s/f disc's corroded .

rear disc corroded .

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,055 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded slight leak on front fork seals slight play in rear swing arm mounting bushs slight roughness to rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,240 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded front tyre near legal limits rear tyre at legal limits slight play in rear lower shock absorber mounting bush

Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,966 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,966 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

rear wheel bearings not checked

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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H837 NAR is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 31,245 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 H837 NAR, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H837 NAR is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 25 April 1991.

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