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R401 XAW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,458 mi
Last recorded46,458 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 XAW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 46,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 43,359 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 43,359 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 37,993 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 37,993 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 32,905 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 32,905 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 32,900 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Excessive Play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 32,893 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected BRAKE IS APPLIED ON FULL LEFT HAND LOCK (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

CRACK IN NOSE FAIRING MAY LEAD TO INSECURITY OF FRONT NEARSIDE INDICATOR

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

HEADLAMP AND HI BEAM SWITCHES ARE THE WRONG WAY ROUND

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,074 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,278 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 23,006 miles

rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,265 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 22,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 20,937 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R401 XAW 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 69.6%.

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 R401 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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R401 XAW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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