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R366 PCW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,302 mi
Last recorded41,302 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,302 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nail in rear tyre

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

front tyre worn to legal limit reccomend replacement ASAP.

indicators working at time of test.suspect faulty relay??

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,302 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

front tyre worn to legal limit reccomend replacement ASAP.

indicators working at time of test.suspect faulty relay??

Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,553 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 36,457 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,210 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

travel at foot brake

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,296 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 29,296 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,199 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear brake pedal has slight traavel

Fail 25 Jul 2009 29,198 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 28,663 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,211 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R366 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R366 PCW, 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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R366 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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