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P263 OLY

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,529 mi
Last recorded57,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 OLY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 57,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,745 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 48,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,068 miles

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,380 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 41,380 miles

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,612 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 36,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,648 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 33,546 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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P263 OLY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P263 OLY, 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 P263 OLY registered?

P263 OLY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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