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J848 TCY

1991 Yamaha FZR600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,666 mi
Last recorded16,666 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR60031,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 TCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 16,666 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,291 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,283 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 16,283 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,186 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 16,052 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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J848 TCY is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J848 TCY, 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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What year was J848 TCY registered?

J848 TCY is a 1991 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J848 TCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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