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R273 EPP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,141 mi
Last recorded6,141 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 EPP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 6,141 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 6,141 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear (3.3.A1d)

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,838 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,730 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,821 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,702 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,285 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

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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R273 EPP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R273 EPP, 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 R273 EPP registered?

R273 EPP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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