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R425 TEG

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,326 mi
Last recorded40,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 TEG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,326 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 36,368 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

slight drag noted on front wheel

Fail 5 Dec 2006

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,881 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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R425 TEG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R425 TEG, 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 R425 TEG registered?

R425 TEG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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