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R335 FGB

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,091 mi
Last recorded35,091 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 FGB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 35,091 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2024 34,988 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 34,665 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 34,337 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper excessive free play on throttle action

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 33,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,798 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkeage (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 31,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 30,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,817 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,671 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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R335 FGB is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R335 FGB, 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 R335 FGB registered?

R335 FGB is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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