MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Upper Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?
Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.
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P231 DCW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P231 DCW, 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 P231 DCW registered?
P231 DCW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 16 June 1997.
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