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S540 AFS

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,154 mi
Last recorded46,154 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 AFS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 46,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,718 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,742 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,640 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 26,640 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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S540 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S540 AFS, 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 S540 AFS registered?

S540 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S540 AFS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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