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R148 WOH

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,450 mi
Last recorded38,450 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 WOH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 38,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 38,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 37,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 37,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 37,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 36,366 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

throttle slightly stiff in operation

Pass 6 Jun 2020 35,803 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,591 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,099 miles

Brake pedal has excessive travel

Carb rubbers cracked badly

Forks twisted slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2015 33,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,568 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 30,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,781 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,499 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 27,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,973 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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R148 WOH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R148 WOH, 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 R148 WOH registered?

R148 WOH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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