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R250 ORF

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,609 mi
Last recorded26,609 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 ORF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,271 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,456 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,319 miles

front tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 8 Mar 2008 16,823 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,995 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,805 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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R250 ORF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R250 ORF, 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 R250 ORF registered?

R250 ORF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R250 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 ORF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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