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L26 RGY

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,399 mi
Last recorded22,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 RGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 22,399 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 22,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

both fronts shock absorber dust cover starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2025 21,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 15,382 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 15,349 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 15,237 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 15,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,060 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 14,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 13,003 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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L26 RGY is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 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 L26 RGY, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L26 RGY registered?

L26 RGY is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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