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R144 PHC

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,707 mi
Last recorded53,707 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 PHC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 53,707 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 52,413 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 47,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 47,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated covered in fork oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake component slightly loose pipe clamp loose (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,675 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 45,328 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,974 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,385 miles

Slight bind on front brakes noticed at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Right side rear stop and position light not working

Top tank bolt to secure

Pass 7 Aug 2010 31,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,269 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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R144 PHC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R144 PHC, 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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R144 PHC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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