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R184 UGC

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,612 mi
Last recorded22,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 UGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 22,612 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil feed pipe rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 21,841 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 20,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,103 miles

carb mounting rubbers perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,066 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,720 miles

chain slightly tight

corrosion on rear brake pads

slight dampness around tank

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,259 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

slight corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,428 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,916 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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R184 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R184 UGC, 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 R184 UGC registered?

R184 UGC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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