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R279 UYB

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,730 mi
Last recorded40,730 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 UYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 40,730 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,968 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,680 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 27,410 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 26,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,753 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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R279 UYB is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R279 UYB, 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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R279 UYB is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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