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J271 PHP

1991 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,459 mi
Last recorded28,459 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 PHP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 28,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,349 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,854 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,854 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,056 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,056 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,275 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 24,275 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,380 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 23,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

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

rear brake pedal has large amount of travel

rear outer brake pad lining possibly coming away from backing plate but will need removing for further inspection

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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J271 PHP is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J271 PHP, 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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J271 PHP is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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