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R453 NFL

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,817 mi
Last recorded18,817 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 18,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 18,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 18,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,143 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,354 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 17,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,428 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 15,352 miles

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

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

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

gearchange pivot worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,044 miles

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

gear change pivot well worn.

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 NFL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R453 NFL, 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 NFL is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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