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R144 RAD

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,168 mi
Last recorded45,168 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 RAD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 45,168 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 44,643 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,423 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,863 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 43,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 40,347 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 31,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2015 28,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,643 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 22,103 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 22,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,538 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,492 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,506 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 104,067 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))

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 RAD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R144 RAD, 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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R144 RAD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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