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R150 YLC

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,650 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,512 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 400,022 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 35,375 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,753 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,470 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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R150 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R150 YLC, 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 R150 YLC registered?

R150 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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