1998 Yamaha YZF600 0.6L Petrol · R229 RMO
1998 Yamaha YZF600 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 31,214 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA YZF600
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 599cc
R229 RMO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2017
- 31,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R229 RMO Mileage History
- 14/07/200815,638 mi
- 28/08/200917,614 mi+1,976 mi
- 08/06/201318,490 mi+876 mi
- 01/07/201419,105 mi+615 mi
- 01/07/201419,105 mi
- 18/07/201519,991 mi+886 mi
- 20/07/201520,007 mi+16 mi
- 27/08/201620,372 mi+365 mi
- 31/08/201731,214 mi+10,842 mi
Average of roughly 1,706 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R229 RMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Yzf600 (R229 RMO) between July 2008 and August 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.