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P749 CAU

1996 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,792 mi
Last recorded13,792 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF60029,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 CAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,792 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 1,353 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 1,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

the rear shocker shows signs of corrosion but is still serviceable

the rear tyre is starting to square off

Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,131 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,426 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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P749 CAU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 29,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P749 CAU, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P749 CAU registered?

P749 CAU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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