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F26 MOR

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,548 mi
Last recorded36,548 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 MOR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 36,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,779 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 35,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 35,190 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,713 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 34,689 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,568 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 34,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 33,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,421 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 31,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,235 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,132 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,637 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,637 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 27,610 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,729 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,271 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,802 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

bolt missing l/h/s front brake hose and front mudgaurd

tyre pressures low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,313 miles

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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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F26 MOR is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F26 MOR, 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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What year was F26 MOR registered?

F26 MOR is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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