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R297 FJO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,351 mi
Last recorded50,351 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 FJO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 50,351 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

some exhaust bolts are missing

Fail 23 May 2015 50,303 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

some exhaust bolts are missing

Pass 17 May 2014 45,173 miles

front brake slightly binding

front pads very close to minimum limit

front petrol tank bolt missing but tank is secure

rear o/s footpeg slightly short

tail pipe bolt loose but still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,157 miles

Copper pin in rear tyre but not leaking

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pillion foot peg slightly worn down

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

Pass 19 May 2012 40,129 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

carburetta rubber inlet manifold are poor condition.

Pass 13 May 2011 36,340 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,340 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 33,328 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre is well worn

Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 17,981 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 17,981 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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R297 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R297 FJO, 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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R297 FJO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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