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P132 TEW

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,596 mi
Last recorded21,596 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 21,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 21,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 20,748 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 20,748 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 20,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 20,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,246 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,246 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,342 miles

battery flat lights seen with engine running

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,925 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 9,947 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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P132 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P132 TEW, 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 P132 TEW registered?

P132 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 5 July 1997.

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