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R425 GRO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,278 mi
Last recorded31,278 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 GRO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 31,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,930 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 27,930 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 26,157 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 25,806 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 23,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 22,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 21,164 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 19,973 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,063 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,919 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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 27 Jun 2009 15,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,799 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,418 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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R425 GRO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R425 GRO, 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 R425 GRO registered?

R425 GRO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R425 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 GRO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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