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R149 XYD

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,583 mi
Last recorded28,583 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 XYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 28,583 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 19,973 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 19,973 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 17,219 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,594 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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R149 XYD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R149 XYD, 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 R149 XYD registered?

R149 XYD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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