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J50 KCS

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,580 mi
Last recorded14,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KCS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2018 14,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,271 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,065 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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J50 KCS is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 26,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J50 KCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J50 KCS registered?

J50 KCS is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is J50 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 KCS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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