MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
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))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?
Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.
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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.
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R197 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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