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NYE 8P

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,204 mi
Last recorded36,204 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYE 8P
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 36,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 36,095 miles

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 36,095 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2023 36,070 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,062 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,039 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,031 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 35,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,781 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 34,678 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,673 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,924 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,534 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,876 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,491 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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NYE 8P is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYE 8P, 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 NYE 8P registered?

NYE 8P is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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