LEGO Go-Kart 6498-1
LEGO Go-Kart (6498-1) is worth about $30 on the secondary market today, against a $4 retail price. It has 22 pieces, belongs to the Town theme and was released in 1999. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 6498-1
- Theme
- Town
- Subtheme
- Racing
- Year
- 1999
- Pieces
- 22
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $4
- Market value
- $30
- Used value
- $5
- Released
- 1999
- Retirement
- Retired in 2001
Minifigures in LEGO Go-Kart
Go-Kart value by year
From $6 in 2016 to $9 in 2026 so far: +42%. Its highest year was 2018, at $11.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $9 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $9 | −0.5% |
| 2024 | $9 | −4.7% |
| 2023 | $9 | +78.3% |
| 2022 | $5 | −42.3% |
| 2021 | $9 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | $9 | −13.6% |
| 2019 | $10 | −6.3% |
| 2018 | $11 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $10 | +62.1% |
| 2016 | $6 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $8 together, roughly 28% of the set's value — high for Town sets, so most of what you pay for is the figures (typically 9%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Go-Kart (6498-1) worth?
LEGO Go-Kart is worth approximately $30 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Go-Kart retired?
Yes — Go-Kart (6498-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Go-Kart gone up in value?
Yes. Go-Kart launched at $4 and now trades around $30, an increase of 649.5%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Go-Kart?
At its $4 retail price across 22 pieces, Go-Kart works out to about $0.182 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Go-Kart a good investment?
Go-Kart currently trades 649.5% above its $4 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Go-Kart so expensive?
Go-Kart was released in 1999 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.