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P531 LNE

1997 Yamaha Yzf R6

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,858 mi
Last recorded2,858 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf R627,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 LNE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 2,858 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 2,858 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front right hand brake caliper fluid leak

rear wheel sprocket carrier collar missing

Fail 27 Feb 2013 2,858 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011

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

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,913 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 25,913 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,812 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 25,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,130 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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P531 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6 in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 27,884 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 Yzf R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P531 LNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P531 LNE registered?

P531 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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