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R140 FYG

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,942 mi
Last recorded38,942 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 FYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2024 38,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute x3 (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 36,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 35,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,897 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 35,874 miles

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 35,066 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,062 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,111 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 28,111 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 28,110 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,039 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,030 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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R140 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R140 FYG, 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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R140 FYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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