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R149 MNV

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,157 mi
Last recorded43,157 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 MNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,157 miles

Nearside Front Head light not working on a twin light system

Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,742 miles

Front Exhaust manifold corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Number plate slightly loose

Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,209 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 38,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 35,044 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 27,844 miles

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Front Adv front tyres out of shape,wearing low

Pass 20 May 2016 26,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,891 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 23,269 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,113 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 14,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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R149 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R149 MNV, 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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R149 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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