MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
centre fairing cracked
front fender cracked
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?
Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R398 EKP is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R398 EKP, 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 R398 EKP registered?
R398 EKP is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 16 July 1998.
Is R398 EKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R398 EKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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