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R164 FBW

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,753 mi
Last recorded30,753 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,753 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 30,753 miles

Brake component insecure rear brake reaction bar split pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear tubless valve perished

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,719 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 30,719 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,296 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 27,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,784 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 25,760 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 16 May 2014 25,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,221 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 19,221 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

l/h switch gear loose

Fail 25 Jul 2009 19,215 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 May 2008 18,657 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 18,653 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 17,896 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 17,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,256 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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R164 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FBW, 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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R164 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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