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R105 KSX

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,026 mi
Last recorded45,026 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 KSX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,026 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,917 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 25,555 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,555 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 18,886 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,350 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 18,350 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,658 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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R105 KSX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R105 KSX, 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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What year was R105 KSX registered?

R105 KSX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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