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S498 OGB

1999 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,474 mi
Last recorded19,474 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Fzs 60024,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 OGB
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,474 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 19,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,468 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 16,400 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,207 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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S498 OGB is a 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 24,116 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 S498 OGB, 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 27 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 S498 OGB registered?

S498 OGB is a 1999 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S498 OGB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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