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R974 FGK

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,936 mi
Last recorded41,936 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 FGK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 41,936 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 40,384 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 38,687 miles

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

slight more free play throttle

Fail 2 Aug 2023 38,687 miles

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

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

slight more free play throttle

Pass 9 Jul 2022 33,913 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,010 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 29,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 28,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,827 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 28,827 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(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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R974 FGK is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R974 FGK, 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 R974 FGK registered?

R974 FGK is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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