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P142 GJB

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,191 mi
Last recorded38,191 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 GJB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,191 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 38,191 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 37,943 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,943 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 37,890 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,743 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,743 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 37,711 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 37,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 37,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,365 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,754 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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P142 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P142 GJB, 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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P142 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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