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P102 CWN

1997 Yamaha 600

Blue Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,723 mi
Last recorded20,723 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha 60023,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 CWN
MakeYamaha
Model600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,723 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 20,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,716 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,372 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 18,370 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,736 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 16,736 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,482 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,702 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 13,677 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha 600?

Based on 965 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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P102 CWN is a 1997 Yamaha 600 in Blue 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 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 23,973 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 600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P102 CWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P102 CWN registered?

P102 CWN is a 1997 Yamaha 600, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P102 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 CWN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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