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P978 PVX

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,683 mi
Last recorded36,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 PVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,683 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,226 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,930 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,899 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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P978 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P978 PVX, 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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What year was P978 PVX registered?

P978 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P978 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 PVX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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