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R24 RCF

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,946 mi
Last recorded37,946 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 37,946 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 37,946 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working Switch inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively At minimum limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,584 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,485 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 36,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 33,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 23,822 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 23,822 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 7,960 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,905 miles

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

Roller brake test shoes front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 Jun 2014 7,751 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 7,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 7,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,731 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 6,016 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 6,016 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,660 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

rear brake binding very slightly

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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R24 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R24 RCF, 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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R24 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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