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R173 NTO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 NTO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011
Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,754 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 30,038 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,038 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,332 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 Apr 2008 23,332 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fluctiation of indicator rate. Headlights not showing set beam pattern.

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,667 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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R173 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R173 NTO, 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 R173 NTO registered?

R173 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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