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E668 JLK

1988 Yamaha 600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,771 mi
Last recorded27,771 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE668 JLK
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 27,771 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 27,645 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,544 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,376 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2013 25,250 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 21,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,470 miles

Chain guard missing

lower front fairing missing

Fail 1 Mar 2008 21,470 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

lower front fairing missing

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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E668 JLK is a 1988 Yamaha 600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Yamaha 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E668 JLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E668 JLK registered?

E668 JLK is a 1988 Yamaha 600, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E668 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E668 JLK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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