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K241 FYM

1993 Yamaha FZR600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

42,429 mi
Last recorded42,429 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR60028,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK241 FYM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 42,429 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,437 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,461 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 39,054 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,929 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,929 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 38,923 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,425 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 36,403 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 36,379 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

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

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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K241 FYM is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 28,428 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 K241 FYM, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K241 FYM is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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