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P13 RPG

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,569 mi
Last recorded12,569 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 RPG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 12,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 11,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 11,514 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 11,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre worn on o/s edge and perished

Pass 8 Jun 2021 11,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 11,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,237 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,199 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 10,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 10,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,186 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 9,955 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,901 miles

aim kick up alterd usig tape on head lamp lense

Fail 27 Apr 2009 9,901 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

aim kick up alterd usig tape on head lamp lense

Pass 2 May 2008 9,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 8,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 7,926 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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P13 RPG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P13 RPG, 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 P13 RPG registered?

P13 RPG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P13 RPG safe to buy?

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