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R137 DNT

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,665 mi
Last recorded12,665 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 DNT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,537 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 12,531 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,523 miles

slight binding on rear brake

Fail 18 Sep 2013 12,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,439 miles

slight binding on rear brake

Fail 5 Sep 2012 12,439 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,434 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 12,430 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,404 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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R137 DNT is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R137 DNT, 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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R137 DNT is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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