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P230 MEH

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,558 mi
Last recorded19,558 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,558 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 19,446 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 14,983 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,310 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,495 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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P230 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P230 MEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P230 MEH registered?

P230 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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