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R202 AWA

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,205 mi
Last recorded46,205 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 AWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,205 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 38,446 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at wear limit - replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 32,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 32,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,404 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre valve stem damamged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 29,872 miles

Rear Brake component insecure brake pads , breaking away from backing (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre valve stem damamged

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,700 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,184 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded brake pads (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,667 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,029 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,428 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 May 2012 25,428 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 May 2011 22,979 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 19,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,861 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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R202 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R202 AWA, 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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R202 AWA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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