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P578 WUY

1997 Yamaha Yzf R6

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,283 mi
Last recorded6,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf R627,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 WUY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2023 6,283 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 6,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 5,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,863 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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P578 WUY is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P578 WUY, 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 P578 WUY registered?

P578 WUY is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P578 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 WUY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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