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R261 UYB

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,128 mi
Last recorded24,128 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 UYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,288 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 21,288 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 20,170 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 20,169 miles

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

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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R261 UYB is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R261 UYB, 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 R261 UYB registered?

R261 UYB is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R261 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 UYB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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