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P186 YWX

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,573 mi
Last recorded47,573 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 YWX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,573 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,244 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,819 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,562 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 46,562 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,366 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 45,366 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chain guard and hugger loose /broken (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,607 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 44,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) Chain adjuster nut loose, (4.2.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split thread and old age (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,951 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 43,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 6 May 2014 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 39,150 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,062 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 27,062 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NAIL IN REAR TYRE

Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,427 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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P186 YWX is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P186 YWX, 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 P186 YWX registered?

P186 YWX is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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