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K143 VNV

1992 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,495 mi
Last recorded31,495 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZR60027,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK143 VNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2012 31,495 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,390 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,390 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,344 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight damage to lower exhaust front pipes

Slight pitting on front fork legs

Fail 7 Jul 2010 25,344 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight damage to lower exhaust front pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,339 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tight spot on drive chain

Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tight spot on drive chain

Pass 26 May 2007 25,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 25,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005
Fail 22 Jul 2005 25,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

front forks very spongy

nail in front tyre

noisy rear wheel bearings

rear brake caliper occasionaly grabbing

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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K143 VNV is a 1992 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 27,929 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 K143 VNV, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K143 VNV is a 1992 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 15 August 1992.

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