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R156 FYG

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,749 mi
Last recorded11,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 11,749 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 11,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 11,579 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 11,543 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 9,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 6,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 6,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 6,512 miles

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2014 625 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 625 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14 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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R156 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R156 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 R156 FYG registered?

R156 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R156 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 FYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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