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K55 SWC

1993 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

25,851 mi
Last recorded25,851 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR60028,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 SWC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 25,851 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 25,108 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

fork stancions rusty

rear shock spring rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2011 25,097 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,359 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 24,359 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

engine oil low

Fail 28 Mar 2009 23,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 20,572 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,980 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 17,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 17,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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K55 SWC is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 599cc 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 K55 SWC, 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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K55 SWC is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 23 January 1993.

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