MOT Status
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25,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
chain has a tight spot
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?
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R174 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 26,256 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 R174 YWJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R174 YWJ registered?
R174 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 March 1998.
Is R174 YWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R174 YWJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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