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J653 DAG

1991 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,585 mi
Last recorded27,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 DAG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,580 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 27,352 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 27,029 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 27,020 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 27,020 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 26,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 26,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 26,965 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 26,965 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 26,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 26,905 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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J653 DAG is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J653 DAG, 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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J653 DAG is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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