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R244 SES

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 SES
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 6 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 1,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 864 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 30 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.51mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 30 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.51mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,471 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,091 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,956 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 22,429 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 22,139 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 21,566 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

throttle body rubbers perished

Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,566 miles

throttle body rubbers perished

Pass 22 May 2010 19,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,931 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,431 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,443 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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R244 SES is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R244 SES, 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 R244 SES registered?

R244 SES is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R244 SES safe to buy?

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