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P176 MKN

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,407 mi
Last recorded53,407 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 MKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 53,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 52,767 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 52,767 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 52,608 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,366 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 52,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 52,348 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,251 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brake long travel

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,270 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 47,264 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 43,206 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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P176 MKN is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P176 MKN, 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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P176 MKN is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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