1998 Yamaha FZS600 0.6L Petrol · R42 KSX
1998 Yamaha FZS600 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 15/06/1998. Recorded mileage 24,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA FZS600
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 599cc
R42 KSX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2024
- 24,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R42 KSX Mileage History
- 13/04/200611,148 mi
- 13/04/200611,148 mi
- 01/10/200814,835 mi+3,687 mi
- 16/09/200916,220 mi+1,385 mi
- 20/09/201018,552 mi+2,332 mi
- 27/09/201121,083 mi+2,531 mi
- 30/09/201121,095 mi+12 mi
- 15/09/201224,292 mi+3,197 mi
- 13/09/201328,596 mi+4,304 mi
- 16/09/201328,626 mi+30 mi
- 30/09/201431,132 mi+2,506 mi
- 04/04/201734,124 mi+2,992 mi
- 01/06/201834,601 mi+477 mi
- 15/06/201834,601 mi
- 18/06/201834,601 mi
- 19/05/202034,605 mi+4 mi
- 31/05/202135,461 mi+856 mi
- 05/07/202336,354 mi+893 mi
- 13/07/202424,494 mi-11,860 mi
Average of roughly 731 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R42 KSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Fzs600 (R42 KSX) between April 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))”.
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