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R203 PGM

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,070 mi
Last recorded53,070 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,070 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,130 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,305 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 46,305 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,305 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,305 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,408 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 40,404 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,991 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,513 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired main beam slightly dim (1.2.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,561 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,368 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,200 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,900 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,900 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,509 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 22,471 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,209 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,544 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

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R203 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PGM, 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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R203 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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