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P224 LOH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 LOH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,237 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 23,237 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,045 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,045 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,772 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 22,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,398 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 21,398 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,782 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 20,772 miles

Front Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 16,479 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,375 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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P224 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P224 LOH, 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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P224 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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