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M628 EAT

1994 Yamaha FZ600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,474 mi
Last recorded32,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZ60028,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM628 EAT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,474 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 32,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,372 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 30,369 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 24,855 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,279 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

clutch stiff

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,661 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

advise clutch lever end broken

Fail 2 Jun 2008 18,635 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

advise clutch lever end broken

Pass 14 May 2007 17,856 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 16,969 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 16,969 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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M628 EAT is a 1994 Yamaha FZ600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M628 EAT, 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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M628 EAT is a 1994 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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