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R257 FGY

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 FGY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 40,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,386 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 27,615 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,839 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 22,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,128 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R257 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R257 FGY, 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 R257 FGY registered?

R257 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R257 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 FGY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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