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P126 MBF

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,874 mi
Last recorded29,874 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 29,874 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 29,874 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 15 May 2008 282,531 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 282,531 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 266,219 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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P126 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P126 MBF, 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 P126 MBF registered?

P126 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P126 MBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 MBF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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