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P220 VMJ

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,976 mi
Last recorded46,976 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 VMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 44,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 39,680 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 39,680 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 36,568 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,821 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,821 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,467 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 22,872 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 20,651 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,673 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,106 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 14,824 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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P220 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P220 VMJ, 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 P220 VMJ registered?

P220 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P220 VMJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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