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R459 CNB

1998 Yamaha FZS600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 CNB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,989 miles

1 tail light bulb not working (function of unit not impaired)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 34,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 34,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight crack in right hand fairing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,680 miles

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

slight crack in right hand fairing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,394 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,838 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 23,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Dec 2005 23,072 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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R459 CNB is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R459 CNB, 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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R459 CNB is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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