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P254 UAG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,104 mi
Last recorded52,104 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 UAG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 50,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 50,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 49,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 35,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,799 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 29,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 29,698 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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P254 UAG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P254 UAG, 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 P254 UAG registered?

P254 UAG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P254 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 UAG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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