MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyre worn close to wear markers
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyre worn close to wear markers
Rear brake hose support bracket loose
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?
Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R198 KNJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R198 KNJ, 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 R198 KNJ registered?
R198 KNJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R198 KNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 KNJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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