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R449 AGC

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,478 mi
Last recorded49,478 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 AGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 49,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,453 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,074 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 44,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,517 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

tax disc holder loose

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,257 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,668 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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R449 AGC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R449 AGC, 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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R449 AGC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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