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R153 HVW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,715 mi
Last recorded41,715 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 41,715 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

Rear Brake pedal spongy

Pass 16 Dec 2024 41,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal spongy

Pass 13 Nov 2023 41,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from reservoir to master cylinder (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 41,431 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from reservoir to master cylinder (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Cut to rear tyre but no cords exposed yet

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,643 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Cut in rear tyre

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 40,643 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Cut in rear tyre

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 40,325 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2017 38,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 34,986 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 34,986 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,218 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 30,218 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,224 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,189 miles

rear tyre has small cut not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 29 Aug 2009 26,189 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

rear tyre has small cut not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 5 Jun 2009 26,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

nearside head light bulb cover loose ?

Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,645 miles

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

rearbrake is spongy

Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,592 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 24,592 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre out of shape

undertray damaged - left hand rear indicator has movement

Pass 3 Aug 2005 19,886 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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R153 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R153 HVW, 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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R153 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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