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P289 GRD

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,902 mi
Last recorded33,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,902 miles

Steering slightly stiff due to taught cables

Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,902 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Steering slightly stiff due to taught cables

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,418 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2013 28,911 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,544 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

upper for stanchions slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,726 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,167 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 22,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 22,654 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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P289 GRD 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 P289 GRD, 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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P289 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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