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R983 BOA

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,587 mi
Last recorded24,587 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 BOA
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 24,587 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 24,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 23,187 miles

Nearside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake needs attention

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,795 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 21,795 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,758 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 18,962 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,561 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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R983 BOA is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R983 BOA, 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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R983 BOA is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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