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R402 BAK

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,545 mi
Last recorded29,545 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 BAK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 29,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 29,418 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 29,313 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 28,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 28,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 28,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 27,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 26,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 22,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 22,892 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,821 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 21,819 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,324 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 20,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,570 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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R402 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R402 BAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R402 BAK registered?

R402 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R402 BAK safe to buy?

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