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N198 ARB

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,968 mi
Last recorded53,968 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 ARB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,116 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,721 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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N198 ARB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 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 N198 ARB, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N198 ARB registered?

N198 ARB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N198 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 ARB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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