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R338 FGC

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,035 mi
Last recorded47,035 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 FGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 38,624 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,261 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 35,261 miles

Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 28,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 28,977 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 21,519 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,201 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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R338 FGC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 23,246 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 R338 FGC, 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 28 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 R338 FGC registered?

R338 FGC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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