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J71 MJA

1991 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,986 mi
Last recorded40,986 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 MJA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,986 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 40,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 40,571 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 40,571 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,127 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,552 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,116 miles

Nearside rear position bulb does not illuminate

Rear Brake binding on slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,113 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Nearside rear position bulb does not illuminate

Rear Brake binding on slightly

Pass 1 May 2012 36,932 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 36,932 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,911 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,671 miles

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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J71 MJA is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J71 MJA, 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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J71 MJA is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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