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P897 SYE

1997 Yamaha Yzf R6

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,931 mi
Last recorded28,931 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf R627,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 SYE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,931 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 28,931 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R6?

Based on 102,114 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,767
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,655
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 923
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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P897 SYE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6 in Silver 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 R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 27,884 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 R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 SYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P897 SYE registered?

P897 SYE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf R6, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P897 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 SYE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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