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P780 WYG

1997 Yamaha 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 60023,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 WYG
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 52,369 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,718 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,711 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted missing (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected pinch bolt missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front mudguard has damage

Offside Rear passenger grab rail insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 50,774 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,834 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 49,834 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,407 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,937 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 34,391 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,391 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 34,251 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,974 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 26,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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P780 WYG is a 1997 Yamaha 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 23,973 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P780 WYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P780 WYG registered?

P780 WYG is a 1997 Yamaha 600, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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