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MCZ 433

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,529 mi
Last recorded51,529 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 433
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,529 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 49,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 48,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,791 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 46,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 46,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,393 miles

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

Front tyre perished

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,886 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2018 45,848 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 44,944 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 44,944 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,896 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,019 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,787 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2013 41,533 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 40,410 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 36,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 36,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 32,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,162 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 31,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 30,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 27,856 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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MCZ 433 is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,938 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCZ 433, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCZ 433 is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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