MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Excessive Play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected BRAKE IS APPLIED ON FULL LEFT HAND LOCK (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
CRACK IN NOSE FAIRING MAY LEAD TO INSECURITY OF FRONT NEARSIDE INDICATOR
Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
HEADLAMP AND HI BEAM SWITCHES ARE THE WRONG WAY ROUND
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear tyre has cracks in side wall
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 XAW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R401 XAW, 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 R401 XAW registered?
R401 XAW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R401 XAW safe to buy?
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