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R157 FPV

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,194 mi
Last recorded21,194 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 FPV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 21,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 20,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 19,936 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 19,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,191 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 17,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 15,815 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 May 2014 15,317 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 14,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,235 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,050 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,893 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 13,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,709 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
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R157 FPV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red 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 R157 FPV, 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 R157 FPV registered?

R157 FPV is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R157 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 FPV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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