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R539 BLA

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,101 mi
Last recorded32,101 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 BLA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,101 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 32,099 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,859 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,855 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 25,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,179 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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R539 BLA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R539 BLA, 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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R539 BLA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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