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S552 DGH

1998 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,276 mi
Last recorded26,276 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF60025,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 DGH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,276 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,176 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,160 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,485 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 22,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,458 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 20,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S552 DGH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 S552 DGH, 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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S552 DGH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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