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R166 DVR

1998 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,560 mi
Last recorded23,560 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR60026,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 DVR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 23,560 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy due to exhaust blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar appears to be slightly bent

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 22,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly bent

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 22,923 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly bent

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 22,548 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front handle bar slightly bent

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 21,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey silencer to front pipe joint (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

engine misfire

lefthand bar slightly bent

Fail 15 May 2017 21,680 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey silencer to front pipe joint (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

engine misfire

lefthand bar slightly bent

Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,875 miles

1.8mm. Metzler. 160/60/ZR17/69W.

2mm. Metzler. 120/70/ZR17/58W.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front 133Kg. Rear 162Kg.

Pads serviceable.

Fail 28 May 2011 16,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Metzler 2.5mm 120/70/17.

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Metzler 4mm 160/60/17.

Pass 28 May 2011 16,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Metzler 2.5mm 120/70/17.

Rear Metzler 4mm 160/60/17.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,582 miles

exhaust seems loud but stamped for road use

Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,478 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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R166 DVR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 26,330 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 FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 DVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R166 DVR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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