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R423 OPR

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,341 mi
Last recorded19,341 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 OPR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 19,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2026 19,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 16,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 14,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2021 12,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 12,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 11,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 10,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 7,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,208 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 7,152 miles

Fuel tank breather not working

Pass 22 May 2008 7,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 6,823 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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R423 OPR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 R423 OPR, 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 R423 OPR registered?

R423 OPR is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R423 OPR safe to buy?

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