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R469 UBT

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,440 mi
Last recorded63,440 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 UBT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,779 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear brake pedal slightly spongy in operation.

Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,940 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 55,410 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 49,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,699 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 46,699 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,278 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

forks foul radiator when steering turned to full lock.

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,278 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

forks foul radiator when steering turned to full lock.

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,245 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tape on headlight

Both tyres worn unevenly

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Both tyres worn unevenly

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 30 May 2014 40,409 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 24,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,941 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 19,941 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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R469 UBT 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 78.3%.

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 R469 UBT, 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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R469 UBT is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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