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R612 RWN

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,751 mi
Last recorded18,751 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 RWN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 18,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 18,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,529 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 17,985 miles

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 16,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 16,051 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 16,038 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,276 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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R612 RWN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R612 RWN, 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 R612 RWN registered?

R612 RWN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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