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R747 FBA

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,204 mi
Last recorded19,204 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,204 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 19,204 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

DRIVE CHAIN LINKS SEIZED †HANDLE BARS TRAP YOUR FINGERS ON FULL LOCK (ON BOTH SIDES) †UNABLE TO TEST BRAKES AS FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING

Fail 14 Jan 2006 18,572 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 18,572 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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R747 FBA is a 1998 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 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 R747 FBA, 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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R747 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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