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R203 MJH

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,080 mi
Last recorded46,080 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 MJH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,080 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2023 46,080 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 46,073 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2015 44,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,426 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,392 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,363 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,898 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 28,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 26,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 16,099 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 16,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 14,219 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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R203 MJH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R203 MJH, 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 R203 MJH registered?

R203 MJH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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