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P124 OBY

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,992 mi
Last recorded2,992 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 OBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 2,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 1,079 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2010 1,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2009 94,834 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,694 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 72,111 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,434 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 50,434 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,197 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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P124 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P124 OBY, 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 P124 OBY registered?

P124 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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