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R45 FNE

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 FNE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,252 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 56,252 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 51,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,923 miles

Rear Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,572 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 46,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,477 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,477 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,324 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,532 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 35,256 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 35,256 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,765 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,685 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 18,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R45 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R45 FNE, 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 R45 FNE registered?

R45 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R45 FNE safe to buy?

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