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P295 OVR

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,222 mi
Last recorded23,222 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 OVR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 23,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 22,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,852 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,586 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 16,925 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,225 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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P295 OVR is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P295 OVR, 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 P295 OVR registered?

P295 OVR is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P295 OVR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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