MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
front mudguard cracked
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
front mudguard cracked
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
near side and offside front mud gard cracked
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.
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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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