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N167 PYF

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,694 mi
Last recorded48,694 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 PYF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 48,694 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake Front brake lever grabbing rubber master cylinder seal (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,804 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 43,804 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,005 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,465 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 39,465 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,148 miles

light surface corrosion on O/S/F brake disc

Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,588 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

split link in chain (dangerous on this type of bike) should be soft link

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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N167 PYF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 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 N167 PYF, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N167 PYF registered?

N167 PYF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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