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P799 PLK

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,416 mi
Last recorded37,416 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 PLK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,416 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 37,416 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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P799 PLK is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 Yzf 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P799 PLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P799 PLK registered?

P799 PLK is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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