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P241 UKH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,741 mi
Last recorded45,741 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 UKH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,741 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 45,741 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,840 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 44,840 miles

Brake excessively binding Front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,669 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Repair to rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,246 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,755 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,287 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 23,338 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,338 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 21,406 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,224 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,102 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,620 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,693 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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P241 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P241 UKH, 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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P241 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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