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P301 OLT

1997 Yamaha YZF600

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

744 mi
Last recorded744 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 OLT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 744 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,680 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 3,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010
Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,140 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,140 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P301 OLT is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P301 OLT, 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 P301 OLT registered?

P301 OLT is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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