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L716 FKE

1994 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,789 mi
Last recorded40,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR60028,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 FKE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,789 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play in mono shock link pins bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly fouling swing arm

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 18 Jun 2018 40,780 miles

Brake component insecure rear brake tourqe arm front bolt r clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake component insecure all front brake pad mounting pins insecure r clips missing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Direction indicator likely to become detached fairing mounting screws missing (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing screen loose fairing loose around indicaters (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure gear lever pinch bolt loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure foot peg mount nut loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play both (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swing arm bearings have excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play in mono shock link pins bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly fouling swing arm

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,617 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,598 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Number plate may not be legal.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 39,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 39,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2006 38,812 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,793 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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L716 FKE is a 1994 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L716 FKE, 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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L716 FKE is a 1994 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 18 July 1994.

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