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K944 FTO

1992 Yamaha 600

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,768 mi
Last recorded9,768 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK944 FTO
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 9,768 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Rear brake light works intermittently (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 9,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Rear brake light works intermittently (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle pinch bolts missing

Pass 22 Jan 2022 4,602 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 3 miles

New speedometer fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 16,635 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 14,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 12,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,046 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 11,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 11,888 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,554 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,185 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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K944 FTO is a 1992 Yamaha 600 in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K944 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K944 FTO registered?

K944 FTO is a 1992 Yamaha 600, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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