MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?
Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R578 SWA safe to buy?
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