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R838 KGX

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,922 mi
Last recorded30,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 KGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 30,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 30,067 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 28,305 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 24,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 21,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 2,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,322 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 14,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 11,308 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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R838 KGX is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R838 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 R838 KGX registered?

R838 KGX is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R838 KGX safe to buy?

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