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J282 KBY

1991 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,628 mi
Last recorded16,628 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 KBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2022 16,628 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Lever action very spongey. (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking Caliper to hose union (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Cable sticking. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 15,879 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 14,115 miles

Front tyre slightly perished.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 13,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,251 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 13,251 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 12,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 9,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,327 miles

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

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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J282 KBY is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J282 KBY, 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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J282 KBY is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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