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P195 HPY

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,542 mi
Last recorded33,542 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 HPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 33,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 33,542 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 30,422 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 30,422 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Masked-over during test. OK. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 26,825 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 26,825 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 24,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 20,302 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,939 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,454 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 19,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 18,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,803 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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P195 HPY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P195 HPY, 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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What year was P195 HPY registered?

P195 HPY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P195 HPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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