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R46 KGX

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,077 mi
Last recorded42,077 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 KGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,077 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 42,073 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,166 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 33,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,343 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,343 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,792 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,330 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,671 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,822 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 21,822 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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R46 KGX is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,370 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R46 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R46 KGX registered?

R46 KGX is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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