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R126 OEL

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,307 mi
Last recorded64,307 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 OEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,711 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 62,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 45,312 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,380 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,054 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,054 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,898 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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R126 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R126 OEL, 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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R126 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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