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R258 EOR

1998 Yamaha 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,890 mi
Last recorded40,890 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha 60044,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 EOR
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 40,890 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning All direction indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i)) Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 40,689 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning All direction indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Throttle grip torn Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 40,034 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning All direction indicators (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Throttle grip torn

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 39,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 38,030 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,469 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 35,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system box lose (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,836 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,554 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,439 miles

Headlight beam deflecter fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 62,439 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,684 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,265 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,137 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 52,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,208 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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R258 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 EOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R258 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha 600, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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