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P258 WVL

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,045 mi
Last recorded31,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 WVL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 24,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,690 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,123 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,873 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 20,872 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,872 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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P258 WVL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P258 WVL, 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 P258 WVL registered?

P258 WVL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P258 WVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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