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P202 VHW

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 VHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,544 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 59,542 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect shock linkage seized and not functioning (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,287 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,250 miles

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

bolt missing from chain guard

Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,246 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

bolt missing from chain guard

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 40,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,964 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,386 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 33,386 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

slight play in swinging arm bearings

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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P202 VHW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P202 VHW, 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 P202 VHW registered?

P202 VHW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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