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J9 SXA

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

34,420 mi
Last recorded34,420 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SXA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 34,420 miles

Rear one off two rear tail light bulbs not working

Fail 29 May 2025 34,420 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear one off two rear tail light bulbs not working

Pass 26 Feb 2022 33,449 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 33,442 miles

Registration plate incorrect incorrect size (0.1 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Footrest slightly loose both riders footrests slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

exhaust slightly fouling swing arm no danger of causing a problem

Pass 7 Dec 2019 27,613 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 27,594 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 27,577 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,504 miles

headlight beam deflector fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 27,135 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 May 2015 27,121 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,367 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front & rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 May 2013 26,362 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front & rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2009 25,658 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,771 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Dec 2007 24,771 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,022 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 24,022 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,034 miles

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

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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J9 SXA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J9 SXA, 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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J9 SXA is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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