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R453 OCW

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,417 mi
Last recorded38,417 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 OCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 38,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 34,949 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/70-ZR17 BT023 worn down too 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 160/60-ZR17 BT023 worn down too 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 30,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 26,460 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 26,460 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 21,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,636 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 21,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,950 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,198 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Apr 2010 19,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,016 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 16,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,694 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 OCW is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCW, 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 R453 OCW registered?

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

Is R453 OCW safe to buy?

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