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S42 CGH

1998 Yamaha Yzf R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,532 mi
Last recorded22,532 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R627,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 CGH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 22,524 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,136 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 18,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 16,804 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in shocker lineage bearings,

Pass 23 May 2017 15,706 miles

o/s front indicator loose , rear shocker bush slight play

Pass 27 May 2016 15,507 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

throttle grip loose

Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,500 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,238 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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S42 CGH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 27,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S42 CGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S42 CGH registered?

S42 CGH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S42 CGH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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