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R188 CMJ

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,919 mi
Last recorded15,919 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 CMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 14,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 12,816 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 12,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 May 2015 12,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 12,756 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,732 miles

number plate deteriorated .

Pass 10 May 2008 12,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 12,279 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 12,046 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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R188 CMJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R188 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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What year was R188 CMJ registered?

R188 CMJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R188 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 CMJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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