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J16 MGX

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,121 mi
Last recorded22,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MGX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 22,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 22,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 22,077 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 21,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,454 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 21,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 21,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,947 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,167 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 19,643 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,937 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 18,920 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,339 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 18,339 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,119 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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J16 MGX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J16 MGX, 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 J16 MGX registered?

J16 MGX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is J16 MGX safe to buy?

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