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B9 WKA

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,609 mi
Last recorded43,609 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 WKA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,609 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 42,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,358 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,015 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,287 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 39,287 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

L/H chain adjuster nut loose

Rear Sprocket nut missing and several loose

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,318 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,318 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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B9 WKA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,938 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 WKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 WKA registered?

B9 WKA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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