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P327 VKH

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,445 mi
Last recorded25,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 VKH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,093 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 24,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 22,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,986 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 20,973 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,688 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,688 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,783 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,783 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,064 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 17,064 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,236 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 May 2006 14,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P327 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P327 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 P327 VKH registered?

P327 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P327 VKH safe to buy?

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