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R434 AHE

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,426 mi
Last recorded23,426 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

RegistrationR434 AHE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 23,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 23,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 23,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 23,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 23,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 23,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 23,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,061 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 23,061 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,827 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,290 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 20,290 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,789 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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R434 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R434 AHE, 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 R434 AHE registered?

R434 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R434 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 AHE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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