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R176 YWJ

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,224 mi
Last recorded36,224 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,224 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,540 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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R176 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R176 YWJ, 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 R176 YWJ registered?

R176 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R176 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 YWJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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