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R165 XDC

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,244 mi
Last recorded38,244 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 XDC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 38,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 38,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,037 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 37,822 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,536 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 36,536 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,636 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,632 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,415 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 28,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 20,092 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 20,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 9,763 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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R165 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R165 XDC, 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 R165 XDC registered?

R165 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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