MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
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
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front discs badly worn
Oil leak
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?
Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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