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R117 TKX

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,524 mi
Last recorded54,524 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 TKX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,524 miles

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 51,644 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 48,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,951 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,092 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,092 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,276 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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R117 TKX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R117 TKX, 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 R117 TKX registered?

R117 TKX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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