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R435 ALH

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,478 mi
Last recorded52,478 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 ALH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 52,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 52,478 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 48,463 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,626 miles

Exhaust slightly loose number 2 downpipe missing a bolt (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2019 43,626 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose number 2 downpipe missing a bolt (6.1.2 (a))

front brake lever bent

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,578 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,813 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

One tail light bulb not working

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,413 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 30,011 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 29,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,308 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 29,308 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,855 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 21,855 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 19,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 14,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,560 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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R435 ALH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R435 ALH, 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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R435 ALH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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