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R128 OEL

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,572 mi
Last recorded2,572 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 OEL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 2,572 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 2,562 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on head light not working dipped beam (1.1.3a)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 224 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

one bulb out of two not working in rear light

Pass 11 Jul 2015 224 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

one bulb out of two not working in rear light

Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,663 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

offside chain adjuster slightly loose

offside switch gear slightly loose

Fail 27 Jun 2014 34,663 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

offside chain adjuster slightly loose

offside switch gear slightly loose

Pass 3 May 2013 33,283 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

nearside switch gear slightly loose

offside switch gear slightly loose

Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,283 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

nearside switch gear slightly loose

offside switch gear slightly loose

Fail 5 Apr 2012 32,276 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

drive chain dry and corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,276 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))

drive chain dry and corroding

Pass 3 May 2008 31,869 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 May 2007 30,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,963 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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R128 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R128 OEL, 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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R128 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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