MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
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))
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front tyre valve starting to perish
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R159 LAA registered?
R159 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 June 1998.
Is R159 LAA safe to buy?
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