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P455 VBB

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,412 mi
Last recorded13,412 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 VBB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 13,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 13,412 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 13,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 13,412 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 13,412 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 13,413 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 13,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 13,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 13,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (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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P455 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 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 P455 VBB, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P455 VBB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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