MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,327 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
drive chain dry
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
drive chain needs to be checked after it has been adjusted
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
drive chain needs to be checked after it has been adjusted
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
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R159 XBV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R159 XBV, 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 R159 XBV registered?
R159 XBV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R159 XBV safe to buy?
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