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J161 MCP

1992 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 MCP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 24,740 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,163 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 24,163 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 23,008 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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J161 MCP is a 1992 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J161 MCP, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J161 MCP registered?

J161 MCP is a 1992 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J161 MCP safe to buy?

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