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S663 AFS

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,363 mi
Last recorded35,363 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 AFS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,363 miles

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

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

damage on o/s side wall of front tyre

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 22 May 2024 35,076 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged by previously fowling mudguard mount

Fail 18 May 2024 35,067 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 35,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 33,723 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,622 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 29,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 29,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,577 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 25,854 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 25,854 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,073 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,073 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 21,668 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 18,954 miles

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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S663 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S663 AFS, 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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What year was S663 AFS registered?

S663 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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