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R647 EFC

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,551 mi
Last recorded31,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 31,551 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 29,578 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 29,578 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 27,401 miles

Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,280 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 24,274 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 19,329 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 16,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,407 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2008 14,789 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 14,789 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2007 14,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,731 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 13,731 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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R647 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R647 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R647 EFC registered?

R647 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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