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P816 OYG

1997 Yamaha FZR600

White Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,441 mi
Last recorded26,441 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR60027,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 OYG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR600
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,037 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 26,037 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 25,259 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 22,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,613 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 19,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 16,867 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR600?

Based on 14,305 MOT tests across 2,032 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
577
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 427
reflector on motorcycle missing 301
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 284
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 199
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 177
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P816 OYG is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600 in White with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 27,107 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 FZR600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 427 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 OYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P816 OYG registered?

P816 OYG is a 1997 Yamaha FZR600, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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