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K897 EDT

1992 Yamaha FZ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,937 mi
Last recorded30,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 EDT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,937 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 30,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 30,127 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2023 30,127 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,818 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 29,818 miles

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015
Pass 30 May 2014 25,869 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 21,798 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,518 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 21,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,373 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 20,345 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ600?

Based on 2,177 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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K897 EDT is a 1992 Yamaha FZ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K897 EDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K897 EDT is a 1992 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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