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R263 RSA

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,920 mi
Last recorded55,920 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 RSA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,920 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,526 miles

centre stand corroded

offside front fork dust/oil seal corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,779 miles

front fork dust covers deteriorated

slight foul between front mudguard and tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,776 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,776 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,608 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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R263 RSA 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 R263 RSA, 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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R263 RSA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R263 RSA safe to buy?

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