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R148 GAA

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,989 mi
Last recorded35,989 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 GAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,968 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear selector slightly bent

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,942 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,687 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 49,976 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 49,976 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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R148 GAA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R148 GAA, 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 R148 GAA registered?

R148 GAA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R148 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 GAA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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