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M401 HFT

1995 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FZR60027,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 HFT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 53,171 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 51,555 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,513 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

One rear position lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,328 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear brake caliper seals pertruding around pistons

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,965 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 50,444 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 50,444 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,420 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,540 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 46,540 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,017 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 42,937 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,625 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 40,615 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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))

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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M401 HFT is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M401 HFT, 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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M401 HFT is a 1995 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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