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R358 BCA

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

12,282 mi
Last recorded12,282 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 BCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 12,282 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 12,185 miles

Nearside Rear Pillion footrest mounting bent.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 12,185 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Pillion footrest mounting bent.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 12,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 11,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 11,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front mudguard damaged.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 10,432 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Some panel damage l/h side. no sharp edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 9,710 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 9,710 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,415 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 9,415 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 8,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 8,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 8,212 miles

front mudguard damaged / some panel damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,762 miles

front pads getting low

some panel damage

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,525 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,364 miles

drive chain too tight

front mudguard cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,031 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 7,031 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

slight damage to front wheel rim

Fail 30 Jun 2006 6,097 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

clip missing/master cylinder front

Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,097 miles

clip missing/master cylinder front

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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R358 BCA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 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 R358 BCA, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R358 BCA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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