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R402 KGP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 KGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 73,578 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 73,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 73,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Rear tail light not working. Loose connector. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 69,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 69,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 66,058 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 May 2018 66,057 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,918 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,918 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,527 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,079 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 54,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 37,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,509 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

intermittent fault to neutral light and main beam light

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,760 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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R402 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R402 KGP, 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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R402 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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