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P298 GJF

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,611 mi
Last recorded26,611 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 GJF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 26,611 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 26,604 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,059 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 21,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,154 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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P298 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P298 GJF, 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 P298 GJF registered?

P298 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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