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R159 LAA

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,580 mi
Last recorded40,580 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 LAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 40,580 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,128 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,104 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2014 37,220 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2013 34,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,196 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 32,194 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,447 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,671 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,654 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jan 2008 23,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,110 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 16,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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R159 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R159 LAA, 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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R159 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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