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J255 MCV

1991 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,088 mi
Last recorded42,088 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 MCV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 42,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 40,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 40,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,641 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 39,633 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

drive chain slight worn and dry.

front lower fairing panels insecure.

front tyre wearing.

offside rear side light not working.

oil cooler pipe weeping.

rear subframe corroding.

rear tyre near limit.

silencer mounting slightly insecure.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,587 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 39,581 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 38,860 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 34,109 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2012 34,109 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,603 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,568 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,657 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 24,497 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 24,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 21,048 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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J255 MCV is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J255 MCV, 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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J255 MCV is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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