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J7 DHF

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,797 mi
Last recorded43,797 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 DHF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 40,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 39,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 37,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,460 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,444 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,499 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 16,605 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 16,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 4,846 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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J7 DHF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J7 DHF, 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 J7 DHF registered?

J7 DHF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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