CarVerify

Free Car Check

R203 LEU

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,261 mi
Last recorded21,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 LEU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 21,261 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 21,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 21,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside disc and pads contaminated with fork oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,143 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 21,143 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,744 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,026 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 17,881 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,881 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,151 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 17,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,575 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 16,575 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 May 2006 15,267 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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R203 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R203 LEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R203 LEU?

You can check the full history of R203 LEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R203 LEU registered?

R203 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R203 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 LEU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R203 LEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R203 LEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.