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S262 TMJ

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,945 mi
Last recorded43,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 TMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,945 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 43,889 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,001 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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S262 TMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 S262 TMJ, 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 S262 TMJ registered?

S262 TMJ is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S262 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 TMJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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