Yamaha YZF600

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 599 cc

R468 BJAMOT history

R468 BJA is a silver petrol Yamaha YZF600 first used on 5 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,270 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R468 BJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Yamaha
Model
YZF600
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R468 BJA was last recorded at 43,270 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,266 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,270 miles
  • 2024 – 43,266 miles
  • 2022 – 43,207 miles
  • 2021 – 40,823 miles
  • 2019 – 34,894 miles
  • 2018 – 32,951 miles
  • 2017 – 32,594 miles
  • 2016 – 31,947 miles
  • 2014 – 29,937 miles
  • 2013 – 26,651 miles
  • 2011 – 18,024 miles
  • 2010 – 17,990 miles
  • 2009 – 17,927 miles
  • 2008 – 17,749 miles
  • 2007 – 17,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg, slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,270 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    408309027595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg, slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass43,266 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    966628634455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,207 miles (+2,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    894712084265
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass40,823 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,823 miles
    Test number
    231891334637
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail40,801 miles (+5,907)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,801 miles
    Test number
    259721547646
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing reduced damping to rear (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass34,894 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,894 miles
    Test number
    368068197943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    206927333171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,951 miles (+357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    139660901825
    • FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

  9. Pass32,594 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    563355400863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  10. Pass31,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,947 miles
    Test number
    447199026802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,947 miles (+2,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,947 miles
    Test number
    802271155335
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

  12. Pass29,937 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,937 miles
    Test number
    817603154201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  13. Pass26,651 miles (+8,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,651 miles
    Test number
    975762753144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  14. Pass18,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,024 miles
    Test number
    887388101341
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Fail18,024 miles (+34)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,024 miles
    Test number
    796424301329
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass17,990 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,990 miles
    Test number
    723607500170
    • AdvisoryFront Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

  17. Pass17,927 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,927 miles
    Test number
    424857709185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,749 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,749 miles
    Test number
    430307018190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,664 miles
    Test number
    843324007148
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about R468 BJA

Does R468 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R468 BJA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R468 BJA?
The MOT on R468 BJA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R468 BJA done?
R468 BJA was recorded at 43,270 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
Has R468 BJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R468 BJA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on R468 BJA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R468 BJA find?
R468 BJA passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork leg, slight leak; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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