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R277 TEW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,448 mi
Last recorded35,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 35,448 miles

Rear Brake pad pin missing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,823 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,042 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,863 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,940 miles

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

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

Headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,178 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,451 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 23,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 20,507 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 20,401 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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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R277 TEW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R277 TEW, 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 R277 TEW registered?

R277 TEW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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