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P253 MEH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,137 mi
Last recorded28,137 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 28,137 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 28,137 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,118 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,099 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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P253 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P253 MEH, 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 P253 MEH registered?

P253 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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