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R799 FWW

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,779 mi
Last recorded29,779 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 FWW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 29,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 28,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 28,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working foot lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 27,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 22,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 22,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 18,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 18,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,718 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 18,718 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 18,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,299 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 17,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 17,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 16,302 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R799 FWW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R799 FWW, 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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What year was R799 FWW registered?

R799 FWW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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