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R168 XNP

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,383 mi
Last recorded27,383 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 XNP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 26,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 26,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,199 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,155 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,677 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 22 May 2015 23,659 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 23,637 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 21,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,197 miles

R/H Handlebar slightly deformed

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,711 miles

Front Brake Slight Bind

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

R/H Handlebar Slightly Bent

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 18,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Brake Slight Bind

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

R/H Handlebar Slightly Bent

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,986 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 14,638 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 14,638 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R168 XNP 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 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 R168 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 R168 XNP registered?

R168 XNP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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