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J161 PVT

1992 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,437 mi
Last recorded57,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZR60027,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 PVT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 57,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,675 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 52,103 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 52,103 miles

Front Brake hose excessively twisted both incorrectly fitted ,chafing on retaining mounts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail links seized (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bolt missing from tank cover

Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 51,809 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

number plate cut down and likely to attract police attention although lettering conforms to dvsa measurements

Pass 5 May 2017 51,776 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2017 51,776 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,776 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

non standard can fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,776 miles

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

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

non standard can fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,505 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 47,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,446 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,373 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,275 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 45,261 miles

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

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

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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J161 PVT is a 1992 Yamaha FZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 27,929 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 J161 PVT, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J161 PVT is a 1992 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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