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L816 KVR

1997 Yamaha 600

Red Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37 mi
Last recorded37 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 60023,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 KVR
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,887 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 8,887 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Unable yto test exhaust system & fuel system for leaks as unable to start engine

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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L816 KVR is a 1997 Yamaha 600 in Red with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 23,973 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L816 KVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L816 KVR registered?

L816 KVR is a 1997 Yamaha 600, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is L816 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L816 KVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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