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P283 EAN

1996 Yamaha 600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,803 mi
Last recorded17,803 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha 60029,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 EAN
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 17,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Outer Rear Lower Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 14,355 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 9,430 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 8,623 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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P283 EAN is a 1996 Yamaha 600 in Blue with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 29,691 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P283 EAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P283 EAN is a 1996 Yamaha 600, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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