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S98 MFV

1999 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,220 mi
Last recorded34,220 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZS60025,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 MFV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 29,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 28,584 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 12,047 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
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S98 MFV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 25,718 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 FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S98 MFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S98 MFV registered?

S98 MFV is a 1999 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S98 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 MFV 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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