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R430 RVN

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,151 mi
Last recorded41,151 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 RVN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,151 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 20,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,294 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 17,294 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,855 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,381 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 12,381 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 10,201 miles

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

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,201 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 8,984 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 8,984 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 7,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R430 RVN is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R430 RVN, 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 R430 RVN registered?

R430 RVN is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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