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R122 PNL

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,439 mi
Last recorded50,439 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 PNL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 47,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,221 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 39,955 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 37,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 33,058 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 33,058 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 27,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 24,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 23,775 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 23,775 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 21,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,823 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 13,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,886 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,488 miles

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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R122 PNL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R122 PNL, 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 R122 PNL registered?

R122 PNL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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