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R453 EGN

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

40,828 mi
Last recorded40,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 EGN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 40,828 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear brake pads

Fail 6 Jun 2023 40,820 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear brake pads

Pass 26 May 2022 40,738 miles

Rear brake pads

headlamp

Fail 26 May 2022 40,738 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads

headlamp

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,299 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 40,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,260 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,938 miles

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

both headlamps

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,843 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,056 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,056 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 33,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,922 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,915 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,264 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 16,260 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

nearside front indicator loose

Pass 29 Jul 2006 11,140 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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R453 EGN 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 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R453 EGN, 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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R453 EGN is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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