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R457 RRD

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,398 mi
Last recorded11,398 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 RRD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,398 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,690 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,613 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 5,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 5,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,638 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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R457 RRD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R457 RRD, 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 R457 RRD registered?

R457 RRD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R457 RRD safe to buy?

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