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P23 OHJ

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,077 mi
Last recorded58,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 OHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,077 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,305 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2019 56,305 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,788 miles

chain slightly on the slack side

Pass 18 May 2017 54,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 54,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 48,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

raer indicators not the best but working

Pass 23 Mar 2013 45,353 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 45,353 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,271 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 42,271 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,118 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 37,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,900 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 34,900 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 28,130 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,130 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,251 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 19,242 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,192 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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P23 OHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P23 OHJ, 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 P23 OHJ registered?

P23 OHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P23 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 OHJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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