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P665 PVW

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 PVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 48,504 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted bolt lose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip lose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cutch leaver end missing

front brake leaver has a bolt through it

Pass 29 Jan 2019 47,550 miles

no lights fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

all lights taped over

no front mudguard

no speedometer

Fail 15 Nov 2017

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator missing all (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

no front mudguard

no speedometer

Pass 24 May 2011 239 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 May 2011 239 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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,572 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,572 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,047 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
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P665 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P665 PVW, 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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P665 PVW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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