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N48 BWA

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,267 mi
Last recorded19,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 BWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 19,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 17,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 16,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 14,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 14,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 13,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 12,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,651 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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N48 BWA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N48 BWA, 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 N48 BWA registered?

N48 BWA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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