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S125 JRU

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,273 mi
Last recorded57,273 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 JRU
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 57,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 56,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 55,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 55,017 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,335 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,335 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 8 May 2007 46,942 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 May 2007 46,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,778 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 39,285 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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S125 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S125 JRU, 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 S125 JRU registered?

S125 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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