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P243 DSO

1997 Yamaha 600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,713 mi
Last recorded26,713 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 60023,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 DSO
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,713 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 26,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 5,632 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 5,632 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 5,624 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 3,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 2,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 2,457 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 2,456 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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P243 DSO is a 1997 Yamaha 600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 23,973 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P243 DSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P243 DSO registered?

P243 DSO is a 1997 Yamaha 600, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P243 DSO safe to buy?

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