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R24 SWR

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 SWR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 48,533 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 19,634 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 17,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 16,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,016 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 15,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 15,792 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

handlebars close to fairing on lock to lock check

number plate under regulation size

Pass 13 May 2011 15,423 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 14,632 miles

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 Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,690 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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R24 SWR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R24 SWR, 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 R24 SWR registered?

R24 SWR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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