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R195 VLH

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,413 mi
Last recorded45,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 VLH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,413 miles

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

Front mud guard damaged

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,154 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 41,577 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 1,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 30,738 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 30,299 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,316 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,549 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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R195 VLH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R195 VLH, 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 R195 VLH registered?

R195 VLH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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