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R428 NFL

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,047 mi
Last recorded37,047 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,047 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 37,046 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,861 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2011 29,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 29,441 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 29,381 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,782 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 25,782 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,777 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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R428 NFL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R428 NFL, 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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R428 NFL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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