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R112 KWV

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,083 mi
Last recorded28,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 KWV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 28,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 25,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 21,667 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 21,665 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 20,520 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,585 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 17,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 17,182 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,827 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 15,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,759 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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R112 KWV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R112 KWV, 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 R112 KWV registered?

R112 KWV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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