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R123 WAV

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,917 mi
Last recorded18,917 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 WAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 18,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 16,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,005 miles

slight damage to rear caliper

Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,126 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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R123 WAV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R123 WAV, 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 R123 WAV registered?

R123 WAV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R123 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 WAV shows 13 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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