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P34 PWC

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 PWC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 73,613 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,439 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated the mounting (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded subframe (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front footpeg mount worn slightly

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

Pass 12 Mar 2016 69,853 miles

Clutch cable adjuster insecure but not readily removeable

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Throttle idle high

exhaust silencer insecure but not readly removable

Fail 30 Jan 2016 69,849 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front footpeg mount slightly worn

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,766 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,281 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,867 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,764 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 65,764 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,528 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 63,528 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 23 May 2009 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 57,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,300 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,300 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,394 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
Full Yamaha YZF600 reliability report

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P34 PWC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P34 PWC, 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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P34 PWC is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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