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R196 HVW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,221 mi
Last recorded15,221 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 15,221 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 14,600 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,450 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 13,989 miles

Front tyre valve has slight damage

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre valve has slight damage

Fail 2 Jun 2018 13,974 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front tyre valve has slight damage

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre valve has slight damage

Pass 11 May 2017 13,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 4,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,394 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 3,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,842 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 3,842 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 3,758 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 3,733 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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R196 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R196 HVW, 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 R196 HVW registered?

R196 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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