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L8 DUH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,852 mi
Last recorded45,852 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DUH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 45,852 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 45,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,436 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 43,350 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 41,122 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 41,080 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp all indicator lights are flashing together (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,190 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,162 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,162 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,119 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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L8 DUH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 DUH, 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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L8 DUH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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