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Q253AAB

2008 Yamaha YZF600

Multi-colour Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,069 mi
Last recorded5,069 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YZF60010,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ253AAB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 5,069 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 5,069 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,304 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 4,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 3,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 3,376 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 3,370 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2007

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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Q253AAB is a 2008 Yamaha YZF600 in Multi-colour with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 10,842 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 Q253AAB, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q253AAB registered?

Q253AAB is a 2008 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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