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R454 RRD

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,616 mi
Last recorded31,616 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 RRD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 31,616 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 29,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 18,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,449 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 13,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,417 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,410 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,362 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

deflector cover on dip beam bulb is insecure,this does not affect the type of shadow cast.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 13,318 miles

engine only running on two cylinders

Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,299 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

engine only running on two cylinders

rear drive chain needs lube

Pass 7 May 2008 12,283 miles

No plate figures starting to brake up

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,630 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake pads rusty

one tail light not working

snot oiler empty

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,191 miles

dip beam deflector loose, flickers slightly.

engine now running on 3.75 cylinders. †

Fail 15 Apr 2006 10,191 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

dip beam deflector cover loose,flickers slightly.

engine only running on two cylinders.

forward chain guard bolt loose.

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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R454 RRD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R454 RRD, 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 R454 RRD registered?

R454 RRD is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R454 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 RRD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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