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P161 SYH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,124 mi
Last recorded8,124 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 SYH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,124 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 8,124 miles

Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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P161 SYH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P161 SYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P161 SYH registered?

P161 SYH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P161 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 SYH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P161 SYH have outstanding finance?

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