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N22 YAM

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,557 mi
Last recorded86,557 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 86,557 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play top nut on steering head loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear caliper torque arm bolt front insecure

Rear rear brake light not coming on on normal breaking to late needs adjusting

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,782 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/side worst (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock lower mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 75,438 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working ** needs adjustment** (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock lower mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,389 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,696 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 16 May 2016 37,807 miles

rear disc starting to crack

Fail 13 May 2016 37,806 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. too much oil? (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure adversely modified silencer fouling swing arm (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars r/hand lock (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

rear disc starting to crack

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,884 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 27,873 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 18,427 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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N22 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N22 YAM, 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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N22 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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