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P299 NOF

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 NOF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 41,450 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 41,450 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,837 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,197 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 600 R?

Based on 3,099 MOT tests across 544 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
962
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 84
reflector on motorcycle missing 61
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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P299 NOF is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 29,226 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 600 R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P299 NOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P299 NOF is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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