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M88 TKD

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,813 mi
Last recorded43,813 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 TKD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,813 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2015 43,813 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,151 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 43,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,442 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 42,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,988 miles

fairing screen damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,984 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

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

fairing screen damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,261 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 39,203 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 35,494 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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M88 TKD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M88 TKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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M88 TKD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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