MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,192 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?
Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P218 VAM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P218 VAM, 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 P218 VAM registered?
P218 VAM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is P218 VAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P218 VAM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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