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V278 SRP

1999 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf 600 R24,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 SRP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,459 miles

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

Front Direction indicator insecure both sides (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,943 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre wearing uneaven

Nearside Front fork dust shield broken

Fail 1 Dec 2020 72,938 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush wcrn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre wearing uneaven

Nearside Front fork seal detereated

Rear tyre wearing uneaven

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,857 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,742 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fork dust seals

Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,333 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

bike needs paint

engine and radiator corrosion

fork dust seals corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,028 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front fork dust seals corrosion

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

radiator cosrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,774 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,496 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 71,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

swinging arm corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,866 miles

clutch fault

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

clutch fault

Pass 10 Sep 2011 67,776 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,876 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

radiator corrosion /oil low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 52,486 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 45,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

engine /calipers c orrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

corrosion frame callipers all over bike needs t l c

Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 19,772 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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V278 SRP is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 24,560 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 V278 SRP, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V278 SRP is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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