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M359 GHR

1995 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,784 mi
Last recorded48,784 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FZR60027,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 GHR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 48,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pot 3 ex manifold slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable bent but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and hose tight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 48,784 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pot 3 ex manifold slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable bent but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted and hose tight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 48,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 48,333 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 48,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 46,933 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,933 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,927 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,836 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,715 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,760 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,836 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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M359 GHR is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 27,308 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 M359 GHR, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M359 GHR is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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