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S738 JLR

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,436 mi
Last recorded24,436 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 JLR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,436 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

clutch drag

rear tyre deflated

Fail 9 Apr 2014 24,436 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

clutch drag

rear tyre deflated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 21,279 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 21,213 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,357 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,258 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 17,258 miles

Front Upper Wheel inadequatly repaired significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S738 JLR is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 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 S738 JLR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S738 JLR registered?

S738 JLR is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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