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R442 RJB

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,821 mi
Last recorded44,821 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 RJB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 44,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,480 miles

Front tyre uneven worn but still legal

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,907 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Slight binding at rear brake

Fail 23 Mar 2016 22,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Slight binding at rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2014 21,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,900 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,900 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,845 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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R442 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R442 RJB, 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 R442 RJB registered?

R442 RJB is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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