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J451 HHR

1991 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,467 mi
Last recorded40,467 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 HHR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 40,467 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Seat slightly loose

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Temporary horn fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 40,467 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Seat slightly loose

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 39,994 miles

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

Gear change loose on spline fitment

Fail 17 Jun 2023 39,969 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,357 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 36,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Sprocket hub bearing slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2019 36,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,576 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 36,556 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,665 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,278 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 33,080 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 31,989 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 28,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(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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J451 HHR is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J451 HHR, 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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J451 HHR is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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