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J12 DRT

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,843 mi
Last recorded40,843 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DRT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 40,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2012 40,843 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,201 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,622 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,854 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 13,133 miles

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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J12 DRT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J12 DRT, 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 J12 DRT registered?

J12 DRT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is J12 DRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 DRT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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