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P196 MKM

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,520 mi
Last recorded9,520 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 MKM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2016 9,520 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 9,435 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 9,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 9,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 8,372 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Dec 2008 8,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 8,185 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 8,106 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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P196 MKM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P196 MKM, 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 P196 MKM registered?

P196 MKM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P196 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 MKM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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