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R420 FJO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,947 mi
Last recorded15,947 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 FJO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2015 15,947 miles

Drive Chain Has Tight Spot

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake Stcking Slightly

Pass 21 May 2014 15,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 2,078 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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R420 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R420 FJO, 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 R420 FJO registered?

R420 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R420 FJO safe to buy?

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