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R26 DVU

1998 Yamaha FZS600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,097 mi
Last recorded33,097 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 DVU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 32,935 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,200 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole at n/s balance pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiring insecure at right side of headstock.

Fail 23 Jun 2020 32,190 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern from lamp. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Brake lamp not operating with control 1. Front brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole at n/s balance pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wiring insecure at right side of headstock.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,042 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 30,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,709 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 28,708 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 27,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,364 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,186 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,738 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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R26 DVU is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in White 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 R26 DVU, 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 R26 DVU registered?

R26 DVU is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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