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R151 FCA

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,386 mi
Last recorded47,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 FCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,386 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,755 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))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,260 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,765 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,427 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,874 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 24,456 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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R151 FCA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R151 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R151 FCA registered?

R151 FCA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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