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R421 CBP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,340 mi
Last recorded27,340 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 CBP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 27,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 25,712 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 21,166 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 21,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,915 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,214 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 13,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 10,862 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,551 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 9,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,037 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 8,037 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,730 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,790 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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R421 CBP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R421 CBP, 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 R421 CBP registered?

R421 CBP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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