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R28 FNE

1998 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fazer38,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 FNE
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 57,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 55,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 53,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 53,717 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 44,640 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,108 miles

headlamp correction kit fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,066 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 38,066 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 34,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,890 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 31,888 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2005 28,690 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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R28 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,248 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 FNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R28 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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