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K990 OWV

1993 Yamaha FZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,386 mi
Last recorded49,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR60028,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK990 OWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,222 miles

Front brake slight bind

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 45,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,766 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,903 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear shockabsorber bushes worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,868 miles

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

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

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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K990 OWV is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K990 OWV, 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 K990 OWV registered?

K990 OWV is a 1993 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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