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R659 YPO

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,141 mi
Last recorded18,141 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 YPO
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 18,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 17,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 17,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 17,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 16,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 16,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,457 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,884 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 15,884 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,520 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,251 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 14,251 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2014 14,248 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,528 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

rear brake pedal slightly spongey.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,519 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,500 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 13,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 13,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 13,122 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 13,122 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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R659 YPO is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R659 YPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R659 YPO registered?

R659 YPO is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R659 YPO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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