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M157 MVR

1994 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,867 mi
Last recorded33,867 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZ60028,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 MVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 33,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 33,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

LED bulbs fitted to headlamps but beam image correct at time of test.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm corroded close to link arm mounting points. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 33,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS Front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

LED bulbs fitted to headlamps but beam image correct at time of test.

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm corroded close to link arm mounting points. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 33,201 miles

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

Oil leak from rocker cover and stator cover

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 31,552 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 31,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached clip missing (6.1.7 (j) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wrong brake disc fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2018 31,312 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,583 miles

Rear Number plate damage

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,892 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2013 24,304 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 23,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2012 23,028 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 22,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 22,184 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,690 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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M157 MVR is a 1994 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 28,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M157 MVR, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M157 MVR is a 1994 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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