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P549 PEG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,121 mi
Last recorded49,121 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 PEG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 49,121 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 48,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 48,288 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 46,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 43,973 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 43,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,610 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 40,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,011 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,559 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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P549 PEG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P549 PEG, 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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P549 PEG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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