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R23 GPU

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,780 mi
Last recorded31,780 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 GPU
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,780 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 31,780 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,958 miles

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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R23 GPU is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R23 GPU, 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 R23 GPU registered?

R23 GPU is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R23 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 GPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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