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R168 FBW

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,565 mi
Last recorded73,565 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 FBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,943 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 71,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 71,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,950 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

EXHAUST IS SLIGHTLY NOISY.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,874 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,397 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY. LH HANDLEBAR SWITCH SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,762 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 61,697 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 59,612 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 57,639 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 57,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,073 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,513 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 49,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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R168 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 23,246 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R168 FBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R168 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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