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R193 AWA

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,385 mi
Last recorded57,385 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header bolt broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 57,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header bolt broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,127 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 55,127 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 55,126 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake component insecure lower calliper brace. (1.1.21 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,865 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 45,000 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,319 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,926 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,748 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 32,748 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,224 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 24,224 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,482 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 8,002 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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R193 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R193 AWA, 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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R193 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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