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Y198 LNN

2001 Yamaha Fz

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

933 mi
Last recorded933 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 LNN
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 933 miles

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 560 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 371 miles

Front Position lamp missing side light (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure lower bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 55 miles

dipped beam and full beam reversed

Fail 24 Jun 2020 45 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

dipped beam and full beam reversed

Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,810 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,810 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 12,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 12,363 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,573 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 9,060 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,688 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,382 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2010 8,377 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,861 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 7,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 6,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 6,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,358 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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Y198 LNN is a 2001 Yamaha Fz in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y198 LNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Fz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y198 LNN is a 2001 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y198 LNN safe to buy?

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