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R416 EOR

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Pink Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 EOR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 49,835 miles

Front Tyre Heavily cracking, but not showing signs of cords

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,758 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,533 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,380 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 49,380 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,040 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 49,027 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 48,956 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Tape on headlight

Fail 10 Mar 2016 48,956 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,817 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,477 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake travel getting long ?

Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,477 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake travel getting long ?

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,042 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,516 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R416 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Pink with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R416 EOR, 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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R416 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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