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R480 HCG

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,725 mi
Last recorded35,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,725 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,434 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 31,722 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,823 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,152 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,415 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 22,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,488 miles

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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R480 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R480 HCG, 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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R480 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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