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R349 NVT

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,988 mi
Last recorded25,988 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 NVT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,988 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 24,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 24,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,595 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,877 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,299 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,280 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 18,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

drive chain dry, recommend lubricated.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 18,139 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 18,096 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 17,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,050 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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R349 NVT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,938 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R349 NVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R349 NVT registered?

R349 NVT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R349 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 NVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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