MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Carb to cylinder head rubbers perished
Clutch cable not located in threads on upper housing
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Both indicators loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Gear lever pivot worn and linkage loose on splines
Nearside Mirror loose
Nearside Rear Mudguard broken
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Carb to cylinder head rubbers perished
Clutch cable not located in threads on upper housing
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Both indicators loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Gear lever pivot worn and linkage loose on splines
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Mirror loose
Nearside Rear Mudguard broken
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Disconnected (should not work on dip beam) (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator insecure Both loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork sliders pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fuel cap seal perished
Gear lever pivot worn
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Contact with fairing apply brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Oil leak
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Clutch and brake lever none standard
Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Both indicators loose
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
movement in handlebars
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil on side wall of rear tyre †Small indicator lamps fitted to rear †Clutch lever just touching fairing on full lock
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Oil on side wall of rear tyre †Small indicator lamps fitted to rear †Clutch lever just touching fairing on full lock
How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?
Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.
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R526 OLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,370 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 Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R526 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R526 OLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 22 May 1998.
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