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R225 PGM

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,873 mi
Last recorded40,873 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,873 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,357 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,270 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2006 29,846 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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R225 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R225 PGM, 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 R225 PGM registered?

R225 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R225 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 PGM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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