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R45 PVK

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,936 mi
Last recorded44,936 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 PVK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 44,936 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 28,980 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 28,974 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 26,977 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 26,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,281 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 25,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 23,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 23,486 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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R45 PVK 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 78.6%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

R45 PVK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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