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R472 WUY

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,593 mi
Last recorded31,593 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 WUY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,593 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,231 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,720 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 30,430 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 30,041 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 29,419 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,936 miles

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

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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R472 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R472 WUY, 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 R472 WUY registered?

R472 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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