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S238 JTR

1998 Yamaha FZR600

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

30,976 mi
Last recorded30,976 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR60026,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 JTR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 30,976 miles

Nearside Rear flasher lamp loose

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 30,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,904 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 29,897 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam image kickoff off to right (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 28,465 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 28,378 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 28,378 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 27,682 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 26,919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,906 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 25,888 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 24,723 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 23,915 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Speedo cable not working

Fail 30 May 2013 22,846 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 22,846 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 22,484 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 18 May 2012 22,484 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,299 miles

front pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,342 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,924 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 18,856 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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S238 JTR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600 in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 26,330 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 FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S238 JTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S238 JTR registered?

S238 JTR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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