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R177 NTO

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

27,100 mi
Last recorded27,100 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 NTO
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 27,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Footrest slightly loose N/S riders footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Footrest slightly loose O/S pillion footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Footrest slightly loose O/S riders footrest (6.2.12 (a))

N/S mirror missing

Fail 1 Sep 2025 27,100 miles

Brake disc contaminated O/S front disc (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated O/S front pads (1.1.13 (b))

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators very close together (4.4.3 (a))

Footrest insecure N/S pillion footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect After market LED lamp fitted (main beam) (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust end can (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Footrest slightly loose N/S riders footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Footrest slightly loose O/S pillion footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Footrest slightly loose O/S riders footrest (6.2.12 (a))

N/S mirror missing

Pass 12 Sep 2024 25,528 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Rear brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket end can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose N/S footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Footrest slightly loose Pillion footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable N/S clip on (2.2.1 (c) (i))

N/S mirror missing

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 25,520 miles

Footrest insecure O/S footrest, affecting rear brake control (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Rear pads (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Rear brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket end can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest slightly loose N/S footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Footrest slightly loose Pillion footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable N/S clip on (2.2.1 (c) (i))

N/S mirror missing

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 24,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 24,466 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 23,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Registration plate slightly loose Nearside bracket bolt (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 23,371 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate slightly loose Nearside bracket bolt (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 53 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 21,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,800 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

rear brake has slightly low performance and excess pedal travel

Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,758 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 17,753 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 15,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 15,284 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 12,517 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2012 10,270 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 9,157 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 8,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 8,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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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R177 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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 R177 NTO, 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 R177 NTO registered?

R177 NTO is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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