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K948 LEX

1993 Yamaha FZ600

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZ60041,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK948 LEX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,018 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,122 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 41,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 56,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,404 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,161 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,596 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear number plate poor

Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,425 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,425 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,755 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 53,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,596 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,567 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front brake binding slightly but still turns ok.

Pass 10 May 2008 50,895 miles

rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 2 May 2007 48,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 40,544 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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K948 LEX is a 1993 Yamaha FZ600 in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 41,835 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 K948 LEX, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K948 LEX registered?

K948 LEX is a 1993 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 8 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K948 LEX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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