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P226 HAS

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,907 mi
Last recorded24,907 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 HAS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,907 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,868 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 23,868 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,547 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 19,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 19,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,039 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,048 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,226 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 12,224 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

unable to test front wheel bearing due to binding front brake.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,958 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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P226 HAS is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P226 HAS, 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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P226 HAS is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P226 HAS safe to buy?

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