CarVerify

Free Car Check

R197 WHH

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,493 mi
Last recorded37,493 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 WHH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 37,493 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 37,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,043 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 36,043 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 27,362 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2010 26,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,521 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,521 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 20,856 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R197 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R197 WHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R197 WHH?

You can check the full history of R197 WHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R197 WHH registered?

R197 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R197 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 WHH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R197 WHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R197 WHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.