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T516 BHY

1999 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,808 mi
Last recorded59,808 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF60023,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT516 BHY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,808 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 59,808 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,843 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 55,843 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,482 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play center pivot bush to mono shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,956 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,956 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,121 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 30,121 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,987 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 22,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,031 miles

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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T516 BHY is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 23,166 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 T516 BHY, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T516 BHY registered?

T516 BHY is a 1999 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T516 BHY safe to buy?

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