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R756 GEG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,604 mi
Last recorded37,604 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 GEG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 37,604 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 37,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 37,591 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 36,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,901 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 35,901 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,626 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

the exhaust has rubbed slightly on the swingarm

Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,692 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,078 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,018 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,689 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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R756 GEG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R756 GEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R756 GEG registered?

R756 GEG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R756 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 GEG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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