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R211 ERT

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,014 mi
Last recorded67,014 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 ERT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,014 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,821 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded calipers need servicing soon (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 66,716 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,619 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 66,015 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Front brake calipers need servicing soon

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,015 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front brake calipers need servicing soon

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,314 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,259 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,342 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,822 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,803 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,121 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 43,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,055 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 38,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 35,247 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,944 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,944 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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R211 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R211 ERT, 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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R211 ERT is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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