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L917 HKM

1998 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR60026,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL917 HKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 47,783 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 47,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,873 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,675 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,635 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,790 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 43,563 miles

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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L917 HKM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 26,330 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 L917 HKM, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L917 HKM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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