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P139 MBF

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,781 mi
Last recorded33,781 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 33,781 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,159 miles

Chain guard missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,823 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,708 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 12,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,933 miles

Centre Front 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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P139 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P139 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 P139 MBF registered?

P139 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P139 MBF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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