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G22 RJW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,064 mi
Last recorded66,064 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 RJW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 66,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,941 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 54,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,149 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,590 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,353 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,601 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 36,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,106 miles

front tyre worn and squreing off

Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,106 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

front tyre worn and squreing off

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,613 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,533 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 22,508 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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G22 RJW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G22 RJW, 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 G22 RJW registered?

G22 RJW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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