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R165 NVT

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,496 mi
Last recorded76,496 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 NVT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,496 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,496 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear brake hose insecure near disc

Fail 18 Sep 2018 76,480 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,626 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,005 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,578 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,578 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,679 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 52,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Inlet manifold deterating

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,103 miles

Inlet manifold deterating

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,438 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,425 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,291 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,482 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 34,467 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Oil leak

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,741 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 26,003 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,610 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 18,263 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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R165 NVT is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R165 NVT, 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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R165 NVT is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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