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R780 GCA

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,780 mi
Last recorded34,780 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 34,780 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))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 34,779 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 32,917 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 32,905 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2024 32,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 30,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 20,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 18,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,105 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 18,105 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,094 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 16,133 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 14,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,303 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 14,303 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 14,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,994 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 12,994 miles

Rear 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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R780 GCA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R780 GCA, 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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R780 GCA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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