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R162 FKP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,522 mi
Last recorded6,522 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 FKP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 May 2011 6,522 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 6,490 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 5,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 5,864 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 5,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,514 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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R162 FKP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R162 FKP, 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 R162 FKP registered?

R162 FKP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R162 FKP safe to buy?

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