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235 EGX

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132 mi
Last recorded132 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration235 EGX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 132 miles
Pass 10 May 2024
Fail 2 May 2024

Motorcycle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced REAR SUBFRAME SECTION (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

BRAKE LINES CONNECTIONS DAMP

Battery clamp missing

FRONT FORK SEALS DAMP

Pass 3 Jun 2021

Central Rear Lower shocker bush has slight play

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 65,654 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 65,654 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,875 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 60,874 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Warped (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2015 55,224 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 55,224 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,942 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,918 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,558 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 40,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2007 33,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 May 2007 33,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,655 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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235 EGX is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 235 EGX, 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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235 EGX is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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