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H85 JAV

1991 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 JAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 32,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 32,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 32,126 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front disks slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play headstock bearings have slight play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 32,118 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel front brake system has air in it (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front disks slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play headstock bearings have slight play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 31,834 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 31,834 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating MASTER CYLINDER SNATCHING (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper REAR POSITION LAMP R/H LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Jul 2022 31,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 31,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 31,103 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,884 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,860 miles

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

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear lamp has 50% light output not working

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,677 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,158 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

front fairing damaged.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,256 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,198 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

offside front fairing damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,776 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

bar end weights missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,889 miles

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

o/s front fairing damaged.

Fail 14 Jun 2007 26,889 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s front fairing damaged.

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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H85 JAV is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H85 JAV, 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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H85 JAV is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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