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M65 PPY

1994 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,826 mi
Last recorded42,826 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR60028,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 PPY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 42,302 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 41,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 40,748 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm to shock link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

battery +ve insulator incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,134 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

exhaust is very close to the swing arm - advise re-posioning

Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,175 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,644 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 41,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 41,278 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 May 2013 38,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 34,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,691 miles

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

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,704 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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M65 PPY is a 1994 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 28,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M65 PPY, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M65 PPY is a 1994 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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