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R150 FYG

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,169 mi
Last recorded38,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 38,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,169 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 38,169 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,169 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 37,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,884 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 26,395 miles

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,044 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,044 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 18,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,324 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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R150 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R150 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R150 FYG registered?

R150 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R150 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 FYG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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