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R112 LVV

1998 Yamaha 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,127 mi
Last recorded65,127 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha 60044,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 LVV
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 65,127 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Front wheel slightly stiff to turn , front callipers need overhaul (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in frame . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,992 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,992 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,546 miles

Indicators flash slightly fast

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 64,546 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Indicators flash slightly fast

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,556 miles

Drive chain needs adjusting

Slight tide mark of oil on left fork leg ,will need seals soon

Will need new rear tyre soon

Pass 22 May 2014 57,925 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,891 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 3 May 2013 56,995 miles

will need front brakes cleaning,slight binde

Fail 9 Mar 2012 54,255 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,255 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,831 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,948 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,930 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,246 miles

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

head light kick off wrong direction deflsector fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,625 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,623 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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R112 LVV is a 1998 Yamaha 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,383 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R112 LVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R112 LVV registered?

R112 LVV is a 1998 Yamaha 600, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R112 LVV safe to buy?

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