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P40 SGP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,310 mi
Last recorded90,310 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 SGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 90,287 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 90,243 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has slight cracking - Cords not visible

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 90,081 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,879 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front frame slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 89,869 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing pillion footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front frame slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 89,517 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 85,799 miles

Slight front brake bind noticed at time of test

Slight rear brake bind noticed at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 76,718 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,611 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 63,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 63,034 miles

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 62,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 61,825 miles

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

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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P40 SGP 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 90.5%.

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 P40 SGP, 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 P40 SGP registered?

P40 SGP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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