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S601 BGK

1998 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,566 mi
Last recorded44,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fazer38,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 BGK
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 44,566 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 44,566 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 41,907 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,738 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 38,738 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,627 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 46,627 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,605 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,594 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,547 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,547 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,766 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 44,766 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 44,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 43,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 43,185 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 43,175 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 42,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,314 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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S601 BGK is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,248 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S601 BGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S601 BGK registered?

S601 BGK is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S601 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 BGK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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