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S398 PGA

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,182 mi
Last recorded25,182 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 PGA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 25,182 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2026 25,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 24,282 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Pass 9 May 2024 23,752 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 23,479 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 23,315 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 22,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 18,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 18,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 16,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 12,852 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 1,158 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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S398 PGA is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S398 PGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S398 PGA registered?

S398 PGA is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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