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L13 RJG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,394 mi
Last recorded55,394 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 RJG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 55,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 52,801 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 50,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 47,863 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,198 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2018 33,521 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 32,541 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 32,514 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 32,466 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 31,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,034 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,348 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 26,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2006

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

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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L13 RJG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 L13 RJG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L13 RJG registered?

L13 RJG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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