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R578 SWA

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,501 mi
Last recorded63,501 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 SWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,986 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 59,986 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))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fork oil on n/side brake, but not on brake pads at this time

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake pads very rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,211 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,926 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,926 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,203 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,995 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,688 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,886 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,183 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,740 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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R578 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 R578 SWA, 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 29 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 R578 SWA registered?

R578 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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