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R642 DWS

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,580 mi
Last recorded30,580 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 DWS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 30,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 30,417 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 30,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 29,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 29,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 28,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 28,196 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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R642 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R642 DWS, 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 R642 DWS registered?

R642 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R642 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 DWS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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