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P79 OBY

1997 Yamaha 600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,864 mi
Last recorded35,864 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 60023,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 OBY
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2013 35,864 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 35,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2008 26,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,122 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,818 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 26,814 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P79 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha 600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P79 OBY, 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 P79 OBY registered?

P79 OBY is a 1997 Yamaha 600, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P79 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 OBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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