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P165 BLJ

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

38,840 mi
Last recorded38,840 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 BLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 38,840 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 38,834 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,936 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 35,894 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working intermittent (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,240 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 33,240 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front mudguard cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2015 33,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

front mudguard cracked

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 33,043 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 26,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,287 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

near side and offside front mud gard cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2011 22,287 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

near side and offside front mud gard cracked

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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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P165 BLJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P165 BLJ, 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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P165 BLJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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