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R869 GWU

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,164 mi
Last recorded26,164 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 GWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 May 2017 26,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 22,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 22,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,012 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,424 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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R869 GWU is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R869 GWU, 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 R869 GWU registered?

R869 GWU is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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