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R417 BLF

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,676 mi
Last recorded27,676 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 BLF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 27,676 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 27,676 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 26,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 25,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 25,686 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 21,979 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 21,979 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 18,752 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 18,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 18,304 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Oct 2016 18,304 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 16,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

coolant level low

exhaust noisy

Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,156 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 15,156 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 15,151 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

handlebar pushed back on left hand side

Pass 6 May 2009 15,140 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 6 May 2009 15,140 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 May 2008 15,029 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 May 2006 14,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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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R417 BLF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R417 BLF, 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 R417 BLF registered?

R417 BLF is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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