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R438 HYS

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,531 mi
Last recorded34,531 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 HYS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 34,525 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside mirror loose

Pass 2 May 2013 34,047 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,523 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 32,523 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,612 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,612 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R438 HYS is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R438 HYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R438 HYS registered?

R438 HYS is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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