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R141 EBA

1998 Yamaha FZR600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,350 mi
Last recorded23,350 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR60026,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 EBA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 23,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 23,350 miles

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 21,586 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicators (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,819 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 15,559 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 15,559 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,559 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 15,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,058 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,058 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 63,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 63,754 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2006 62,181 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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R141 EBA is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 26,330 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 FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R141 EBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R141 EBA is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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