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P245 NLO

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 NLO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,838 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,032 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,032 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,568 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,618 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,944 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,471 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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P245 NLO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P245 NLO, 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 P245 NLO registered?

P245 NLO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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