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R201 PGM

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,350 mi
Last recorded12,350 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2021 12,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 12,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 12,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 12,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,997 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,184 miles

surface corrosion on frame/fairing mounting

surface corrosion on rear shock absorber and mounting

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 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black 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 PGM, 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 PGM registered?

R201 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R201 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 PGM 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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