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R176 NDM

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 NDM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 52,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,680 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 51,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 1,402 miles

slight movement on front caliper pins

Fail 22 Oct 2007 1,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

slight movement on front caliper pins

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,393 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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R176 NDM is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R176 NDM, 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 R176 NDM registered?

R176 NDM is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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