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R468 EVM

1998 Yamaha FZR600

Gold Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,712 mi
Last recorded14,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR60026,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 EVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 14,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 14,211 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 13,903 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2016 13,740 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion perished seal (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion perished seal (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,310 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,250 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 13,250 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 12,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,351 miles

rear brake slightly dragging

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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R468 EVM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600 in Gold with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 26,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R468 EVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R468 EVM registered?

R468 EVM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R468 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 EVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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