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R465 RSO

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,765 mi
Last recorded24,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 RSO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 24,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 24,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 24,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 24,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,220 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,093 miles

bolt missing from front mudguard

Pass 27 May 2014 23,035 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

front mudguard bolt missing

Pass 24 May 2013 22,953 miles

bolt missing from front mudguard.

Pass 9 May 2012 22,820 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 22,812 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,875 miles

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 7 Mar 2009 20,073 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 20,073 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,391 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 15,391 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,509 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 14,509 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,819 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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R465 RSO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Black 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 R465 RSO, 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 R465 RSO registered?

R465 RSO is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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