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R427 MTO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,007 mi
Last recorded35,007 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 MTO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 33,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,846 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 31,846 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,394 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,808 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,778 miles

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength brake piston seal damaged (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,950 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,361 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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R427 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 R427 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.

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What year was R427 MTO registered?

R427 MTO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R427 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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