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R654 XEW

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,249 mi
Last recorded18,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 XEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 18,249 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 18,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 17,005 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim right on maximum run-out allowance (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,872 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 16,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2015 14,725 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,085 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 11,247 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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R654 XEW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R654 XEW, 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 R654 XEW registered?

R654 XEW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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