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R100 SEA

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,850 mi
Last recorded40,850 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 SEA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,850 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 40,850 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 20,940 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 20,940 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 6,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,499 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 6,467 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 6,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 6,178 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 5,948 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 5,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 5,433 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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R100 SEA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R100 SEA, 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 R100 SEA registered?

R100 SEA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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