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R432 YKP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,920 mi
Last recorded34,920 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 YKP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 34,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 34,582 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking carb overflow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

engine misfire

tyre pressures low / pumped up

Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 27,754 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 27,576 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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))

o/s/f caliper damp with fluid

Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,619 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,639 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,055 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 11,026 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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R432 YKP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R432 YKP, 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 R432 YKP registered?

R432 YKP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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