MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Does not illuminate with the operation of the rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust stud snapped
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Front tyre valve perished
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?
Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P289 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 P289 FPL, 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 P289 FPL registered?
P289 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P289 FPL safe to buy?
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