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R168 YWJ

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,707 mi
Last recorded33,707 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,707 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 31,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,297 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,270 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 29,249 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 18 May 2015 29,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,067 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,910 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,463 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 28,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 25,086 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,086 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,930 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,299 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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R168 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R168 YWJ, 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 R168 YWJ registered?

R168 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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