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R461 XOP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,903 mi
Last recorded36,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 XOP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 32,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 29,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 29,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,244 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 28,925 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock lower mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,642 miles

rear brake slightly spongy.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,768 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,416 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,416 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,759 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,449 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 20,165 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 12,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,721 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,742 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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R461 XOP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R461 XOP, 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 R461 XOP registered?

R461 XOP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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