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S626 AFS

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,427 mi
Last recorded14,427 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 AFS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 14,427 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 14,411 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 13,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 10,954 miles

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

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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S626 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S626 AFS, 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 S626 AFS registered?

S626 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S626 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S626 AFS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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