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P180 GBW

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,462 mi
Last recorded42,462 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 42,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,156 miles

body work damage

tightness felt when rotating front wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,809 miles

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering accident damage (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Engine mount nuts missing

exhaust strap silencer loose in strap

Pass 14 May 2014 38,574 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight play in mono shock linkage

Fail 10 May 2014 38,573 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight play in mono shock linkage

Pass 9 May 2013 36,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,479 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 32,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,163 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,163 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 30,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 26,597 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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P180 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P180 GBW, 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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P180 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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