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R707 NTO

1998 Yamaha FZ600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZ60040,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 NTO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ600
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,482 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 May 2013 891,794 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,003 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,002 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 48,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,480 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ600?

Based on 2,177 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
635
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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R707 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha FZ600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZ600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 40,480 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 FZ600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R707 NTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ600 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZ600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R707 NTO registered?

R707 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha FZ600, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R707 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 NTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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