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R144 MWY

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 MWY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017

DAY TIME USE ONLY

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016

daytime mot only daylight hours

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Only for Daytime Use.

Pass 24 May 2014 18,250 miles

no front or rear lights reflectors or indicators fitted at time of test , mot for use only in daylight hours and times of good visibility

Pass 1 Jun 2013 10,690 miles

no lights / indicators fitted at time of test , test issued for daytime use only

Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,078 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 28,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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R144 MWY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R144 MWY, 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 R144 MWY registered?

R144 MWY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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