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P212 SPP

1997 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,338 mi
Last recorded20,338 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF60027,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 SPP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 20,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 20,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 20,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 19,804 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 15,422 miles

Front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 14,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,615 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 14,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 12,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,610 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 11,610 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 11,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 8,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 8,420 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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P212 SPP 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 90.9%.

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 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 P212 SPP, 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 P212 SPP registered?

P212 SPP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P212 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 SPP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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