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P229 UGD

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,035 mi
Last recorded46,035 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 UGD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 46,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 45,708 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 41,889 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 41,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,450 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 36,430 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,614 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 30,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,680 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 26,649 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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P229 UGD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P229 UGD, 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 P229 UGD registered?

P229 UGD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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