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K489 VNX

1993 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,788 mi
Last recorded48,788 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR60028,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 VNX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 48,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 47,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,035 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,784 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 37,331 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,582 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,268 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,331 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 25,331 miles

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

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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K489 VNX is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K489 VNX, 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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What year was K489 VNX registered?

K489 VNX is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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