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R26 SWR

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 SWR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,861 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,338 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 62,336 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high high beam/low beam operating incorrectly as per switch (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 50,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,004 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

rear reflecter damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,404 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,040 miles

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,244 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,244 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,688 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 SWR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R26 SWR registered?

R26 SWR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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