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J17 UTS

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,817 mi
Last recorded40,817 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 UTS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 40,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 38,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 26,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 22,838 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 21,683 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,683 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 21,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,172 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 19,172 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,271 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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J17 UTS is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J17 UTS, 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 J17 UTS registered?

J17 UTS is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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