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R153 HWW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

2,660 mi
Last recorded2,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 HWW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2021 2,660 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 2,437 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted at time of test. still noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear master cylinder reservoir not secured to bike. not leaking or damaged at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2020 2,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted at time of test. still noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear master cylinder reservoir not secured to bike. not leaking or damaged at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2019 24,335 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 1,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017

Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 85 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,768 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 44,768 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2013 40,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,329 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 35,329 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,461 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 30,877 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,292 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,952 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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R153 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R153 HWW, 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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R153 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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