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R109 DBW

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,974 mi
Last recorded11,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 DBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,298 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 7,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,660 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 6,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,741 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 4,741 miles

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

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

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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R109 DBW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R109 DBW, 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 R109 DBW registered?

R109 DBW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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