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R141 MWY

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

33,089 mi
Last recorded33,089 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 MWY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 33,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,795 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 32,792 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 32,616 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Mirror missing

Pass 6 Apr 2023 32,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 29,247 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 29,247 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

fork action slightly stiff

Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,789 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 28,789 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,122 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 27,398 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 27,398 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,315 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013
Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,833 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,746 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,746 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,088 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 22,088 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,467 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,403 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 20,403 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 200,367 miles

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

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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R141 MWY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R141 MWY, 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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R141 MWY is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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