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R447 OKH

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,833 mi
Last recorded26,833 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 OKH
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 26,833 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch lever pivot locking nut missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebars unevenly mounted but not affecting control

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 26,816 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Clutch leverpivot bolt locknut missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front & rear tyre pressures low

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 24,325 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 24,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 23,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 22,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,082 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 19,010 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 17,441 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 13,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 13,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 13,633 miles

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,316 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 12,316 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,009 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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R447 OKH is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 OKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R447 OKH registered?

R447 OKH is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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