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R721 GUG

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,642 mi
Last recorded19,642 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 GUG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,642 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 19,620 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 18,805 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R721 GUG is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R721 GUG, 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 R721 GUG registered?

R721 GUG is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R721 GUG safe to buy?

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