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R447 TEG

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,647 mi
Last recorded44,647 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 TEG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 44,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 42,888 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,941 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,424 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,085 miles

Headlamp mask fitted to flatten beam image.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,201 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 37,873 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,277 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 35,277 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,871 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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R447 TEG 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 R447 TEG, 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 R447 TEG registered?

R447 TEG is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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