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Q642DSO

2008 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,699 mi
Last recorded39,699 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YZF60010,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ642DSO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,699 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 36,892 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,987 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,844 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

slight bind on front wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2008 31,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,442 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 28,840 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively distorted (6.1.1a)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,443 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 20,287 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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Q642DSO is a 2008 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 10,842 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 Q642DSO, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q642DSO is a 2008 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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