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R164 EDB

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,889 mi
Last recorded22,889 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 EDB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 22,889 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 22,889 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,290 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 21,284 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,902 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 17,902 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 17,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R164 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R164 EDB, 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 R164 EDB registered?

R164 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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