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R766 GUB

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,675 mi
Last recorded40,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 GUB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,438 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,255 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R766 GUB is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R766 GUB, 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 R766 GUB registered?

R766 GUB is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R766 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R766 GUB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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