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P257 NWG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,692 mi
Last recorded45,692 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 NWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 45,692 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,692 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,080 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brakes dragging on

offside(no4)exhaust clamp broken

suspect front forks overdamped

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,314 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,705 miles

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,705 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2011 29,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,144 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 26,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,900 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,763 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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P257 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P257 NWG, 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 P257 NWG registered?

P257 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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