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P6 SOC

1997 Yamaha -

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,922 mi
Last recorded18,922 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 SOC
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 18,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 18,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 18,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,343 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 18,343 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,020 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 18,001 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,528 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,090 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,621 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,273 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,597 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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P6 SOC is a 1997 Yamaha - in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 24,127 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P6 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P6 SOC registered?

P6 SOC is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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