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L242 GVH

1994 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,280 mi
Last recorded27,280 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR60028,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 GVH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 27,280 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 29,836 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 26,022 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 26,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 25,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,536 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,127 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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L242 GVH is a 1994 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 28,868 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 L242 GVH, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L242 GVH registered?

L242 GVH is a 1994 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L242 GVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 GVH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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