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R398 KAE

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,027 mi
Last recorded25,027 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 KAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 25,027 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 23,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,341 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 20,994 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,185 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 19,185 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,589 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 17,589 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,914 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

center stand in poor condition

chain lub on rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,194 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

center stand in poor condition

chain lub on rear tyre

tyre pressures check

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,091 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil contamination on nearside of rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,958 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

repair plug fitted to rear tyre

oil on rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 15,411 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,182 miles

1/2 Tail and brake light not functioning

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,712 miles

Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

OIL CONTAMINATION AROUND REAR WHEEL/TYRE AREA.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 14,707 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,387 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 14,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,101 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 13,403 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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R398 KAE 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 81%.

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 R398 KAE, 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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R398 KAE is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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