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R178 CMJ

1998 Yamaha YZF600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,595 mi
Last recorded43,595 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 CMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 43,595 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 43,595 miles

Front Brake excessively binding roller brake test (20kg) before brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2024 43,563 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake excessively binding roller brake test (20kg) before brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear foot peg siezed

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,339 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 41,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 38,116 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 38,098 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,964 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 32,932 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Exhaust system fouling on lower fairing - fairing damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2016 32,878 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,748 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 32,739 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,045 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,072 miles

unable to check brake disc retaining bolts as torx grooves badly worn

Fail 18 May 2010 27,946 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 26,264 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 26,251 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever travel

Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,587 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle slightly sticky

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,275 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R178 CMJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R178 CMJ, 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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R178 CMJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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