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R463 XOP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,760 mi
Last recorded40,760 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 XOP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 40,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,401 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,608 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,557 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 28,995 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,633 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,542 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,542 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,892 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 15,864 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,453 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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R463 XOP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red 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 R463 XOP, 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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R463 XOP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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