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R201 OFL

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,824 mi
Last recorded25,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 OFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2025 25,824 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slight cut

Pass 19 Jul 2024 24,902 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,964 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,476 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre small cut advise monitering

Pass 14 Aug 2010 19,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 10,687 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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R201 OFL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 R201 OFL, 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 R201 OFL registered?

R201 OFL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R201 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 OFL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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