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P274 HFC

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,128 mi
Last recorded22,128 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 22,128 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

rear wheels valve stem slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 21,690 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 21,206 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,609 miles

front brake lever spongy nearly touching handle bar

Fail 2 Apr 2011 18,609 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

front brake lever spongy nearly touching handle bar

Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,575 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 11,903 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 11,339 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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P274 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P274 HFC, 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 P274 HFC registered?

P274 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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