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R47 WUK

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,944 mi
Last recorded29,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 WUK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 29,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 29,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 29,129 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 29,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on and around pads and caliper (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 27,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,514 miles

Exhaust noisy new exhaust can and baffle fitted at time of retest (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 26,511 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 25,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 22,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 21,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 21,291 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,537 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 17,961 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,803 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,330 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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R47 WUK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R47 WUK, 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 R47 WUK registered?

R47 WUK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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