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R153 TGC

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,510 mi
Last recorded38,510 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 TGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,898 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 35,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,235 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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R153 TGC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R153 TGC, 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 R153 TGC registered?

R153 TGC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R153 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 TGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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