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R245 SFR

1998 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,957 mi
Last recorded67,957 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR60026,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 SFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 59,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steerring movement slightly stiff. Light contact between Ignition Switch and Frame

Fail 18 May 2019 59,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steerring movement slightly stiff. Light contact between Ignition Switch and Frame

Pass 19 May 2018 51,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,688 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,975 miles

Front and rear valve stems slightly perished

Lower fairing slighly insecure at rear.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 42,599 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

BOLTS MISSING FROM FAIRING AND FROUNT MUDGARD CRACKED

Pass 4 May 2011 41,822 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 41,822 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 39,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,319 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front tyre badly stepped.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 36,877 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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R245 SFR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 26,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R245 SFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R245 SFR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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