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S468 KPO

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,259 mi
Last recorded53,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 KPO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,259 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 48,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,964 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 45,826 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 43,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,705 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,982 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,664 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 21,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,981 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 18,981 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2008 16,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 16,970 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,352 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 13,352 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,411 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 13,411 miles

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

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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S468 KPO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 25,938 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 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 S468 KPO, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S468 KPO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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