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R420 MTO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,689 mi
Last recorded69,689 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 MTO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 67,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 66,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 65,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,313 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 64,313 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 63,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,876 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 60,876 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,758 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,097 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 38,537 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 36,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,582 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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R420 MTO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R420 MTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R420 MTO registered?

R420 MTO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R420 MTO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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