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R398 OTF

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 OTF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,782 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 41,533 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,430 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 31,208 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R398 OTF, 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 R398 OTF registered?

R398 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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