MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose swingarm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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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R606 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R606 YOW, 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 R606 YOW registered?
R606 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R606 YOW safe to buy?
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