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M15 ODY

1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

529 mi
Last recorded529 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R29,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 ODY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 600 R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 529 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 529 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 519 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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M15 ODY 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 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 M15 ODY, 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 M15 ODY registered?

M15 ODY is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 600 R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M15 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 ODY shows 6 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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