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M647 TVH

1995 Yamaha FZ600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,491 mi
Last recorded47,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FZ60034,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM647 TVH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 47,491 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm corroded in front of rear shock absorber. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bearings, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,542 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,568 miles

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 44,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,189 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 43,189 miles

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

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

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 41,794 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,574 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 40,532 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,986 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,986 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,721 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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M647 TVH is a 1995 Yamaha FZ600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 34,794 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 M647 TVH, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M647 TVH is a 1995 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 7 March 1995.

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