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R521 ESG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,263 mi
Last recorded20,263 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,263 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 16,622 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 16,618 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 16,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,547 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 14,767 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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R521 ESG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R521 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R521 ESG registered?

R521 ESG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R521 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 ESG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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