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J6 MWE

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,267 mi
Last recorded60,267 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 MWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 59,748 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,429 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 56,549 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,387 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 56,387 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,256 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,403 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,058 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 47,058 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,046 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 25,046 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,043 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 20,043 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,280 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 16,280 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2008 15,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 12,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 11,618 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slightly

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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J6 MWE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J6 MWE, 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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J6 MWE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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