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R443 ALH

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 ALH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 22,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,022 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,946 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 20,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 May 2009 20,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,272 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside switchgear loose

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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R443 ALH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R443 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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What year was R443 ALH registered?

R443 ALH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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