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R398 AOM

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,029 mi
Last recorded30,029 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 AOM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 30,029 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 27,221 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 27,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Pads are very rusty and beging to fall away.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,333 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 21,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 16,810 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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R398 AOM 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 R398 AOM, 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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R398 AOM is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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