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N285 GWX

1995 Yamaha FZ600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,704 mi
Last recorded19,704 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Yamaha FZ60034,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 GWX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1.6mm in places (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 19,614 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

rear wheel aligned slightly off to offside

slight bind to front brake

Pass 17 May 2014 17,155 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 17,053 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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N285 GWX is a 1995 Yamaha FZ600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N285 GWX, 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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N285 GWX is a 1995 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 18 October 1995.

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