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R662 BYG

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,878 mi
Last recorded27,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,878 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 27,878 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,520 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 22,643 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 22,642 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,771 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted Both (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 May 2014 21,498 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 20,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,357 miles

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

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

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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R662 BYG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R662 BYG, 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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R662 BYG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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