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R170 VLL

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,704 mi
Last recorded20,704 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 VLL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,014 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,899 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,692 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R170 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R170 VLL, 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 R170 VLL registered?

R170 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R170 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 VLL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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