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P158 GRD

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,390 mi
Last recorded47,390 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,390 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 47,374 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,232 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,665 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 42,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,521 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 38,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,619 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,822 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 22,895 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 18,055 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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P158 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P158 GRD, 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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P158 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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