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R389 PCW

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

5,215 mi
Last recorded5,215 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 PCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 5,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.55mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 3,936 miles

Front Pass switch not working.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 3,936 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Tread depth 0.61mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Pass switch not working.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 3,186 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 2,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 2,576 miles

Front Pass switch not working

Pass 8 Mar 2021 2,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 1,415 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 99,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,552 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2018 96,552 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 91,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 86,924 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 83,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 69,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 65,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,461 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,429 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,894 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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R389 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R389 PCW, 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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R389 PCW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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