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R220 HVW

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,249 mi
Last recorded68,249 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,249 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 67,062 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 35,138 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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R220 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,370 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R220 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R220 HVW registered?

R220 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R220 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 HVW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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