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R450 RDP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,912 mi
Last recorded15,912 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 RDP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 15,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 15,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 14,825 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 14,825 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 14,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 13,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 11,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 7,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 2,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 2,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,007 miles

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

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

advies + both tyres have been advised as a safety reason due to them both being over 10 years of age

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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R450 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R450 RDP, 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 R450 RDP registered?

R450 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R450 RDP shows 11 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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