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R146 YLC

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,044 mi
Last recorded83,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,044 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,611 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,611 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2009 63,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,728 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,726 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,028 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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R146 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R146 YLC, 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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R146 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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