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R403 KYG

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,537 mi
Last recorded36,537 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 KYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 28,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 28,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 25,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,862 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,831 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,719 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,922 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,785 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,619 miles

Front Front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,314 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 22,303 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 May 2012 21,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,409 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,233 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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R403 KYG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R403 KYG, 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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What year was R403 KYG registered?

R403 KYG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R403 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 KYG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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