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R472 OGN

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 OGN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 30,128 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 29,815 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,826 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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R472 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R472 OGN, 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 R472 OGN registered?

R472 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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