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R946 JHR

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,019 mi
Last recorded51,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 JHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,019 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,019 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,078 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 48,078 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 May 2014 37,980 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,609 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,609 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 33,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake disc pitted

Fail 21 May 2012 33,034 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

advise clutch lever hitting fairing

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 32,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2006 29,944 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R946 JHR is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R946 JHR, 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 R946 JHR registered?

R946 JHR is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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