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R473 FNO

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,597 mi
Last recorded21,597 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 FNO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 21,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 21,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lagging in operation cannot be applied smoothly (1.2.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure bolt missing from support bracket (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,045 miles

Central Front Outer Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 20,045 miles

Central Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Central Front Outer Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,131 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,131 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2005 16,294 miles

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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R473 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R473 FNO, 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 R473 FNO registered?

R473 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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