MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
O/S front fairing damage.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.
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R163 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R163 YLC, 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 R163 YLC registered?
R163 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R163 YLC safe to buy?
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