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R117 FGP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,570 mi
Last recorded62,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 52,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,839 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,837 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

nearside rear light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2011 37,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,508 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,785 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 17,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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R117 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R117 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R117 FGP registered?

R117 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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