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R483 YOE

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,217 mi
Last recorded33,217 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 YOE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2009 33,217 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear wheel/bearing requires further investigation.

Pass 16 May 2008 32,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,548 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 28,548 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 24,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 23,998 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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R483 YOE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R483 YOE, 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 R483 YOE registered?

R483 YOE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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