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R198 PHG

1998 Yamaha FZS600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 PHG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,505 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,505 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,645 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 51,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,910 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 38,343 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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R198 PHG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R198 PHG, 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 R198 PHG registered?

R198 PHG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R198 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 PHG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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