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C22 DKY

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,875 mi
Last recorded40,875 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 DKY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 40,178 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 39,810 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,560 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 38,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,885 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,894 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,256 miles

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

front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 10 Dec 2015 36,256 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2014 34,482 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 32,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,732 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,618 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 25,658 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 25,658 miles

Rear 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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C22 DKY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 C22 DKY, 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 C22 DKY registered?

C22 DKY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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