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R118 FDX

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,054 mi
Last recorded21,054 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 FDX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 21,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 19,121 miles

Offside Front MIRROR MISSING

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 19,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front MIRROR MISSING

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 18,461 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 17,930 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Gear selector rubber worn

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 17,930 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Gear selector rubber worn

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 17,358 miles

chain/sprockets slightly worn

headrace bearings slightly pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2020 16,265 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 16,025 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 15,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 11,393 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2006 9,529 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 9,529 miles

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

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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R118 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R118 FDX, 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 R118 FDX registered?

R118 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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