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R608 JGK

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

33,032 mi
Last recorded33,032 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 JGK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 33,032 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 32,763 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 32,763 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged rear wheel tyre valve stem (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,755 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre sides of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 32,477 miles

Brake binding but not excessively rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Valve stem slightly damaged rear tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,303 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front fork tube (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 31,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,392 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 300,089 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,911 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,911 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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 Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,215 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,972 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 22,830 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,408 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 21,408 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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R608 JGK is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 R608 JGK, 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 29 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 R608 JGK registered?

R608 JGK is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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