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R126 PCF

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,813 mi
Last recorded9,813 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 PCF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 9,813 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 3,251 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

advise front forks pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 42,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 35,975 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 35,975 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,007 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 33,969 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,710 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,700 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 28,517 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 28,513 miles

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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R126 PCF 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 R126 PCF, 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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R126 PCF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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