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R164 XNP

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,064 mi
Last recorded15,064 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 XNP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 15,064 miles

Rear tyre over 15 years old.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front fender has sharp edges on the off side.

Fail 19 May 2026 15,065 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and over 20years old. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyre over 15 years old.

Front fender has sharp edges on the off side.

Pass 30 May 2014 14,909 miles

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

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

Right side handle bar end weight missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,547 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,385 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,994 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 12,994 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 XNP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

R164 XNP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 March 1998.

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