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R154 YWJ

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,231 mi
Last recorded48,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,231 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,014 miles

steering head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,138 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,820 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 36,820 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,768 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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R154 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R154 YWJ, 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 R154 YWJ registered?

R154 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R154 YWJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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