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G5 WKE

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,092 mi
Last recorded26,092 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 WKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,092 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 25,114 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 24,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,469 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 20,467 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 16,193 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 16,167 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 13,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,873 miles

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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G5 WKE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 G5 WKE, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G5 WKE registered?

G5 WKE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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