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P975 OEG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,624 mi
Last recorded63,624 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 OEG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,834 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 63,767 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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P975 OEG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 27,521 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 YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P975 OEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P975 OEG registered?

P975 OEG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P975 OEG safe to buy?

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