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R140 FBW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,593 mi
Last recorded31,593 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 31,593 miles

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,949 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 29,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central stand sticking

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,223 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear brake sticking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,466 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 29,466 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,886 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 23 Aug 2011 21,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 17,334 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,255 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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R140 FBW 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 83.3%.

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 R140 FBW, 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 R140 FBW registered?

R140 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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