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R162 JPN

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,342 mi
Last recorded47,342 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 JPN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 47,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,261 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 44,261 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,651 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,178 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 42,158 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 41,633 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 41,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,388 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 39,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,671 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 35,667 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,976 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 24,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 22,368 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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R162 JPN is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R162 JPN, 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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R162 JPN is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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