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R196 AWA

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,964 mi
Last recorded7,964 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2018 7,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,960 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 7,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 7,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 7,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 7,680 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,607 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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R196 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R196 AWA, 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 R196 AWA registered?

R196 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R196 AWA safe to buy?

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