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R116 WYD

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 WYD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 98,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,960 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,621 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,125 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 75,510 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 75,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,397 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,604 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,604 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,851 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,851 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,904 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 38,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,665 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 23,929 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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R116 WYD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R116 WYD, 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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R116 WYD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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