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R639 BLK

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,532 mi
Last recorded21,532 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 BLK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,226 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 20,226 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,077 miles

front brake pads close to legal 1.5 ml limit

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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R639 BLK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R639 BLK, 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 R639 BLK registered?

R639 BLK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R639 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R639 BLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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