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R416 BAK

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,164 mi
Last recorded24,164 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 BAK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 24,164 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 23,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 23,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 21,114 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 18,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 18,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 18,523 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,543 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,959 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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R416 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R416 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.

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What year was R416 BAK registered?

R416 BAK is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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