MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake excessively binding roller brake test (20kg) before brake applied (1.2.1 (f))
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
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
unable to check brake disc retaining bolts as torx grooves badly worn
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))
Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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
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
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?
Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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