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R472 RDP

1998 Yamaha FZS600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,138 mi
Last recorded52,138 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZS60026,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 RDP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,138 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,191 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 48,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 47,239 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,103 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Minor notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,132 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 43,132 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,000 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,436 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

N/S/F Footrest loose but secure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm and has cracking on surface (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2016 35,436 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

N/S/F Footrest loose but secure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm and has cracking on surface (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,108 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,376 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,643 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 21,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 20,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 18,049 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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R472 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R472 RDP, 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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R472 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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