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P246 NFL

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,444 mi
Last recorded30,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,417 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,663 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P246 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P246 NFL, 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 P246 NFL registered?

P246 NFL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P246 NFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 NFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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