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R164 HWW

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,096 mi
Last recorded34,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 HWW
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 33,959 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 33,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,364 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 31,364 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 30,245 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,847 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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R164 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R164 HWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R164 HWW registered?

R164 HWW is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R164 HWW safe to buy?

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