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P302 VKH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,634 mi
Last recorded7,634 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 VKH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 7,634 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 17 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 36,007 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 36,007 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,132 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,371 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,860 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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P302 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red 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 P302 VKH, 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 P302 VKH registered?

P302 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P302 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P302 VKH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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