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R187 BBK

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,442 mi
Last recorded37,442 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 BBK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 37,442 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 36,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 36,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 35,664 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 27,936 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,359 miles

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

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

Small tight spots in drive chain

Pass 12 Jan 2016 11,886 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,847 miles

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,369 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 11,369 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,357 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 11,357 miles

Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 11,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 7,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,170 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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R187 BBK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R187 BBK, 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 R187 BBK registered?

R187 BBK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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