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S620 SCF

1998 Yamaha Yzf R6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,394 mi
Last recorded38,394 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R627,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS620 SCF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,705 miles

Both front fork outer seals are deteriorated.

Rear wheel mud guard/hugger fixing is broken

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 29,054 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,569 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 28,569 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,128 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 28,128 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,579 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,329 miles

Centre Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Centre Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,514 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

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

no rear footpegs fitted single seat conversion

Fail 24 Jul 2010 18,508 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

no rear footpegs fitted single seat conversion

Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,900 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 17,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,536 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 16,533 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,601 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
Full Yamaha Yzf R6 reliability report

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S620 SCF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S620 SCF, 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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S620 SCF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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