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P154 MBF

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,277 mi
Last recorded43,277 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 43,277 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 43,277 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,898 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 42,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 May 2015 39,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 36,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 32,519 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 28,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2011 23,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 19,493 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 15,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 12,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,294 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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P154 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P154 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 P154 MBF registered?

P154 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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