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H965 YKH

1991 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,586 mi
Last recorded36,586 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH965 YKH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 36,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 36,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 36,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 35,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 35,327 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 35,317 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Does not self close - throttle sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,324 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,324 miles

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

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 34,318 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

The headlamp beam pattern is incorrect

Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,971 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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H965 YKH is a 1991 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H965 YKH, 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 H965 YKH registered?

H965 YKH is a 1991 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 11 March 1991.

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