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P126 MEH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,807 mi
Last recorded22,807 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 22,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,320 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 21,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,028 miles

FRONT MUDGUARD DAMAGED

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 20,028 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

FRONT MUDGUARD DAMAGED

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,910 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 17,878 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,389 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 17,232 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,103 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P126 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P126 MEH, 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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P126 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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