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S496 ENH

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,901 mi
Last recorded15,901 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 ENH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,901 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 15,869 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front position lamp not working

offside rear indicator cover missing

Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,610 miles

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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S496 ENH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 23,246 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 S496 ENH, 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 28 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 S496 ENH registered?

S496 ENH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S496 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 ENH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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