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R152 HWW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,383 mi
Last recorded32,383 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 HWW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 32,383 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 27,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 23,195 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 23,195 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,519 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 21,519 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,131 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 21,131 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,009 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,776 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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R152 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R152 HWW, 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 R152 HWW registered?

R152 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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