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R418 AGC

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,729 mi
Last recorded12,729 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 AGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 12,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 12,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 12,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 12,675 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar retaining device loose mounting nut slack (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 12,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 11,140 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 11,140 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 10,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 10,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 8,881 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,581 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 6,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 5,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 4,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 1,728 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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R418 AGC 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 82.4%.

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 R418 AGC, 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 R418 AGC registered?

R418 AGC is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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