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R426 TEG

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,576 mi
Last recorded41,576 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 TEG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,576 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 41,040 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 36,153 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 36,138 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 31,300 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 31,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2013 25,198 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 25,181 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,783 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,783 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 23,196 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,379 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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R426 TEG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R426 TEG, 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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R426 TEG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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