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P284 KNC

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,911 mi
Last recorded35,911 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 KNC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,540 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,540 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,980 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 30,980 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 29,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,990 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 26,916 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 26,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,713 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Apr 2006 24,713 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P284 KNC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P284 KNC, 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 P284 KNC registered?

P284 KNC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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