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R463 XPO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 XPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 9,378 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 9,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between silencer and link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 9,263 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Small cut to tyre tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 9,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 9,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 8,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 8,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 8,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,647 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,498 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 8,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 8,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 7,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,100 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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R463 XPO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R463 XPO, 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 R463 XPO registered?

R463 XPO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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