MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
rear reflecter damaged
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))
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front 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.
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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.
Is R26 SWR safe to buy?
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