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R177 PGC

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,279 mi
Last recorded60,279 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 PGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 60,279 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,086 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,086 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 58,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 58,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 58,358 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 57,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,721 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,052 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,052 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 50,351 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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R177 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R177 PGC, 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 R177 PGC registered?

R177 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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