MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY. LH HANDLEBAR SWITCH SLIGHTLY LOOSE.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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