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R139 BUX

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,320 mi
Last recorded18,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 BUX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 18,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 18,048 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,103 miles

front wheel binding slightly

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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R139 BUX is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R139 BUX, 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 R139 BUX registered?

R139 BUX is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R139 BUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 BUX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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