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R39 BLS

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,365 mi
Last recorded33,365 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 BLS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,365 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 33,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 29,750 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 27,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 25,922 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 25,922 miles

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

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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R39 BLS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R39 BLS, 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 R39 BLS registered?

R39 BLS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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