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R152 DOO

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,268 mi
Last recorded20,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 DOO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 20,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 20,191 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 18,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 17,293 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 15,606 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 13,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,110 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 13,110 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 12,869 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 May 2011 12,869 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 12,566 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 12,566 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2009 11,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 11,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 10,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,418 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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R152 DOO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R152 DOO, 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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R152 DOO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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