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R245 COO

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,535 mi
Last recorded15,535 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 COO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 15,535 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Mudguard insecure CRACKED ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 15,526 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Mudguard insecure CRACKED ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,240 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 14,240 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 13,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,485 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 12,464 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 11,459 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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R245 COO is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R245 COO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R245 COO registered?

R245 COO is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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