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R659 AVR

1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,521 mi
Last recorded54,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R23,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 AVR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 48,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 45,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,452 miles

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Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,181 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 44,175 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 41,229 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 37,674 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 20,068 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R659 AVR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R659 AVR, 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 R659 AVR registered?

R659 AVR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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