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R384 KYG

1998 Yamaha 600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

32,921 mi
Last recorded32,921 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha 60044,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 KYG
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,921 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 32,921 miles

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 32,913 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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R384 KYG is a 1998 Yamaha 600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,383 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R384 KYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R384 KYG registered?

R384 KYG is a 1998 Yamaha 600, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R384 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 KYG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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