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R199 WHH

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,626 mi
Last recorded21,626 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 WHH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 21,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 21,566 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 21,566 miles

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 21,526 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,524 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 21,524 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 21,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 21,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork tubes slightly pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 21,146 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,003 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,926 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,811 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,372 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 20,372 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,226 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,998 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,998 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,645 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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R199 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R199 WHH, 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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R199 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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