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R414 BAK

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,352 mi
Last recorded31,352 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 BAK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 31,237 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated fouling on fairing (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,960 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,277 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,503 miles

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

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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R414 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R414 BAK, 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 R414 BAK registered?

R414 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R414 BAK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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