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R399 XAW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,330 mi
Last recorded17,330 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 XAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 17,330 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 17,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 15,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 15,117 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 14,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn to the wear marker on outer centre edge with age related cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 14,787 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam does not work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn to the wear marker on outer centre edge with age related cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced O/S (right) rear position lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S (right) number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 14,760 miles

Front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 20 Apr 2022 14,760 miles

Front tyre cracking on tread

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 14,734 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 14,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 14,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,566 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 14,522 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 14,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,559 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 3,962 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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R399 XAW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R399 XAW, 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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R399 XAW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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