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P195 TBM

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14,319 mi
Last recorded14,319 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 TBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 14,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 14,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 14,117 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 14,117 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch at fault (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 13,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 13,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 13,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 13,041 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 12,826 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 12,826 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 12,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 11,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,019 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 11,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 10,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,714 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 9,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 8,910 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 8,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 7,255 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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P195 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P195 TBM, 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 P195 TBM registered?

P195 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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