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R139 OEL

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,066 mi
Last recorded36,066 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 OEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,066 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,973 miles

drive chain slightly loose

rear brake discs showing wear and some scoring / grooves

Pass 28 May 2020 35,950 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 35,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 34,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Number Plate Ok for Mot but advised to change

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,529 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,519 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 30,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,363 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,035 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 29,523 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,901 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,328 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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R139 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue 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 R139 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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R139 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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