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R108 KSX

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,163 mi
Last recorded51,163 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 KSX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 51,163 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 51,143 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,180 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

cut in rear tyre

rear subframe coroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,437 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,437 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,060 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,430 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,769 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,023 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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R108 KSX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R108 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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R108 KSX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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