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R580 HCD

1997 Yamaha FZR600

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,803 mi
Last recorded37,803 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR60027,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 HCD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,803 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 37,803 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 32,936 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,555 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,132 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 7,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,315 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 7,262 miles

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

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 7,090 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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R580 HCD is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 27,107 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 R580 HCD, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R580 HCD registered?

R580 HCD is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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