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P550 LJH

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,090 mi
Last recorded16,090 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 LJH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2008 16,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,276 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,591 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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P550 LJH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P550 LJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 600 R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 600 R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P550 LJH registered?

P550 LJH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P550 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 LJH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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