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R878 SCW

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,431 mi
Last recorded15,431 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 SCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 15,431 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 15,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,234 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 15,234 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 15,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,851 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2012 14,791 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,530 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 14,483 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 14,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,147 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 14,147 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 14,085 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 14,039 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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R878 SCW is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R878 SCW, 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 R878 SCW registered?

R878 SCW is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R878 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 SCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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