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R526 OLJ

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,230 mi
Last recorded45,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 OLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 45,230 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,013 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 44,894 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Carb to cylinder head rubbers perished

Clutch cable not located in threads on upper housing

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both indicators loose

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Gear lever pivot worn and linkage loose on splines

Nearside Mirror loose

Nearside Rear Mudguard broken

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 44,894 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Carb to cylinder head rubbers perished

Clutch cable not located in threads on upper housing

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both indicators loose

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Sliders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Gear lever pivot worn and linkage loose on splines

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Mirror loose

Nearside Rear Mudguard broken

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Disconnected (should not work on dip beam) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,319 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator insecure Both loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork sliders pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel cap seal perished

Gear lever pivot worn

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 17 May 2019 42,315 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Contact with fairing apply brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch and brake lever none standard

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both indicators loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,642 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 39,514 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 39,514 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

movement in handlebars

Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,877 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,465 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,885 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,888 miles

Oil on side wall of rear tyre †Small indicator lamps fitted to rear †Clutch lever just touching fairing on full lock

Fail 13 Oct 2005 24,888 miles

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

Oil on side wall of rear tyre †Small indicator lamps fitted to rear †Clutch lever just touching fairing on full lock

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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R526 OLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R526 OLJ, 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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R526 OLJ is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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